AMR: automated meter reading

BIPV: building-integrated photovoltaics

BPL: broadband over power line

CIGS: copper, indium, gallium, selenium

CNG: compressed natural gas

CO2: carbon dioxide

CPV: concentrating photovoltaics

ETF: exchange-traded fund

EV: electric vehicle

FCV: fuel-cell vehicle

FFV: flex-fuel vehicle

GHG: greenhouse gas

GMO: genetically modified organism

GPS: global positioning system

GW: gigawatt (equal to 1,000 megawatts)

HEV: hybrid electric vehicle

HVAC: heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning

IGCC: integrated gasification controlled cycle, or coal gasification

IPO: initial public offering (of stock)

kW: kilowatt (equal to 1,000 watts)

kWh: kilowatt-hour

LED: light-emitting diode

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