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California’s primary energy policy and planning agency
(AC) Flow of electricity that constantly changes direction between positive and negative sides. Almost all power produced by electric utilities in the United States moves in current that shifts direction at a rate of 60 times per second.
Industry:Energy
Oil, coal, natural gas or their by-products. Fuel that was formed in the earth in prehistoric times from remains of living-cell organisms.
Industry:Energy
A difference in temperature. Often used in the context of the difference between the design indoor temperature and the outdoor temperature.
Industry:Energy
The rate at which energy is delivered to loads and scheduling points by generation, transmission or distribution facilities.
Industry:Energy
Hard coal, found deep in the earth. It burns very hot, with little flame. It usually has a heating value of 12,000-15,000 British thermal units (Btus) per pound.
Industry:Energy
California Code of Regulations, Title 20, Chapter 2, Subchapter 4: Energy Conservation, Article 4: Appliance Efficiency Standards. Appliance Efficiency Standards regulate the minimum performance requirements for appliances sold in California and apply to refrigerators, freezers, room air conditioners, central air conditioners, gas space heaters, water heaters, plumbing fittings, fluorescent lamp ballasts and luminaires, and ignition devices for gas cooking appliances and gas pool heaters. New National Appliance Standards are in place for some of these appliances and will become effective for others at a future date.
Industry:Energy
A percentage telling what proportion of all households in a given geographical area have a certain appliance.
Industry:Energy
