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is a measurement of energy. BTU is commonly used to measure the energy content of various fuels and steam. One BTU is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit.Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 represent a major overhaul of the earlier

Changes include revised provisions for attainment and maintenance of National Ambient Air Quality Standards, mobile sources, hazardous air pollutants, and other assorted air quality issues. In addition, it establishes guidelines for reductions in air pollution. The Act also specifically limits sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions of power pl [..]

is the simultaneous production of two or more forms of useable energy from the combustion of a single fuel source. Because cogeneration uses the waste energy, which is vented in a traditional power plant, the process is 50 to 70 percent more efficient. Most cogeneration systems are designed to simultaneously produce electric power (to be used on si [..]

is a high-efficiency power production process. In a typical combined cycle power plant, combustion turbines (essentially large jet engines) burn natural gas or oil to generate electricity in the first cycle. In the second cycle, the exhaust heat is captured, rather than vented into the atmosphere, and is used to generate steam, which drives steam t [..]

, an historic ruling, was issued by the New York State Public Service Commission on May 20, 1996, which calls for effective deregulation of the state's electric power industry. The order calls for increased competition in New York's electric industry with the goal of having a competitive wholesale power market in early 1997 as a transitio [..]

refers to utility programs intended to affect the timing or amount of customer electricity use. These include energy efficiency programs aimed at reducing the energy required to serve customer needs and programs that shift electricity demand to reduce peak loads or to make more economic use of utility resources.

administers New York environmental policies, enforces environmental laws and regulations, performs research, and provides information of environmental subjects. The state agency also serves as the chief advisor to the Governor on state environmental policy and issues.

is the ability of a generating unit to increase or decrease generation, or to be brought on line or shut down at the request of a utility's system operator.

manages programs of research, development and commercialization for various energy technologies, and associated environmental, regulatory and defense programs. DOE announces energy policies and acts as a principal advisor to the President on energy matters.