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valley filling


A form of load management that involves building off- peak loads. This may be desirable where the long-run incremental cost is less than the average price of electricity, since adding off peak load de [..]
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peaking unit


A generating unit used to meet the portion of peak load that cannot be met by base load units. Generally, these are higher energy cost units, such as gas turbines.
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y-pattern globe valve


A valve of the design used for MISVs in boiling water reactor plants.
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gathering line


A gas pipeline that transports gas from a production facility to a transmission line or main.
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purging


The interposing of an inert substance between two sources being interchanged to prevent the formation of explosive mixtures.
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weighted average cost of gas


Measurement calculated by the average cost of all purchases weighted by the volumes taken at various prices. Usually referenced for interstate pipelines as a benchmark (floor) in conjunction with spec [..]
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daily record


Distributed on a daily basis to Commissioners and staff, this publication provides a listing of all documents submitted to the Commission which requires formal action, such as petitions, formal compla [..]
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comprehensive audit


An audit of all the major functional areas within a utility.
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glossary of terms used by utilities and their regulators


About PSC
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a. gas


AGA
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