A number of terms commonly used in discussing electric utilities and resource planning for electric utilities are mentioned throughout the book. An attempt has been made to explain those terms when the term is introduced. However, for handy reference purposes, a number of the terms that individuals outside of the utility industry often find unfamiliar are listed and explained in the list below.
Air Emissions: As used in the book, this term refers to certain gases that are emitted into the air as a result of burning fossil fuels in electric utility generating units. Three air emissions are used in the book when discussing utility system operation and resource planning: sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NO
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