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Embodied Energy

Which of the following acronyms is defined as a measure of energy used in a material's manufacture, including the energy used to transport raw materials to the factory site, but excluding the energy used in transporting finished product to construction site?
A. GER
B. LCA
C. PER
D. CSIRO

AnswerC. PER = Process Energy Requirement.

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