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Energy efficiency

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Energy efficiency

independent power producer (IPP)

Energy; Energy efficiency

An private entity that operates a generation facility and sells power to electric utilities for resale to retail customers.

integrated services digital network (ISDN)

Energy; Energy efficiency

A 128 Kbps(kilobytes per second) digital telephone service available in many parts of the country though not universally available that may be able to substitute for fiber optic cable in every ...

independent system operator (ISO)

Energy; Energy efficiency

A neutral operator responsible for maintaining instantaneous balance of the grid system. The ISO performs its function by controlling the dispatch of flexible plants to ensure that loads match ...

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP)

Energy; Energy efficiency

an electric, municipal utility serving the greater Los Angeles, California, region.

liquefied natural gas (LNG)

Energy; Energy efficiency

Natural gas that has been condensed to a liquid, typically by cryogenically cooling the gas to minus 260 degrees Fahrenheit (below zero).

liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)

Energy; Energy efficiency

A mixture of gaseous hydrocarbons, mainly propane and butane that change into liquid form under moderate pressure. LPG or propane is commonly used as a fuel for rural homes for space and water ...

adjusted coefficient of performance (ACOP)

Energy; Energy efficiency

A standard rating term that was used to rate the efficiency of heat pumps in California. ACOP was replaced by Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF) in 1988.

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