When it comes down to it, EROEI vs EROI is an add homonym argument. ER/EI would be a lot better, but it doesn't roll off the tongue well. "net energy" is probably the best compromise.
Other alternates might include words not currently in use, so one would be obliged to refer to the definition. Off the top of my head, I might suggest
e-mojo
monkey mischief factor
entropoopy
ploofmibble
gettability
hagens (where a 5 hagen source corresponds to a 5/1 EROEI)
etc
None of these are perfect, but none are as inherently confusing as is EROI. Just saying.
Or maybe just TOD:Net
;-)
Nah, that sounds fishy as well as fiscal.
When it comes down to it, EROEI vs EROI is an add homonym argument. ER/EI would be a lot better, but it doesn't roll off the tongue well. "net energy" is probably the best compromise.
Other alternates might include words not currently in use, so one would be obliged to refer to the definition. Off the top of my head, I might suggest
e-mojo
monkey mischief factor
entropoopy
ploofmibble
gettability
hagens (where a 5 hagen source corresponds to a 5/1 EROEI)
etc
None of these are perfect, but none are as inherently confusing as is EROI. Just saying.