Renewable Energy Systems

noun a device that measures the amount of electricity used in a building or structure

• The electric meter measures the amount of electricity consumed in a household.
• Don't forget to submit the reading from the electric meter to the utility company.
• I need to check the juice box to see how much power we've used.
• The electric meter is like a clock ticking away the dollars as we use electricity.

noun a device that breaks or interrupts the flow of something

• The circuit breaker automatically cuts off the flow of electricity in case of a power surge.
• I had to reset the circuit breaker in the basement because the lights weren't working.
• If you blow a fuse, just flip the circuit breaker back on.
• Taking a break from work can act as a circuit breaker for stress and burnout.