- Industrie: Energy
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California’s primary energy policy and planning agency
A light hydrocarbon that is the main component of natural gas and marsh gas. It is the product of the anaerobic decomposition of organic matter, enteric fermentation in animals and is one of the greenhouse gases. Chemical formula is CH4.
Industry:Energy
an ether manufactured by reacting methanol and isobutylene. The resulting ether has a high octane and low volatility. MTBE is a fuel oxygenate and is permitted in unleaded gasoline up to a level of 15 percent. It is one of the primary ingredients in reformulated gasolines.
Industry:Energy
Electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths of a few centimeters. It falls between infrared and radio wavelengths on the electromagnetic spectrum. The radio wave beam can deliver electrical energy over long distances.
Industry:Energy
Generally, the required minimum generation level of a utility systems thermal units. Specifically, the lowest level of operation of oil-fired and gas-fired units at which they can be currently available to meet peak load needs.
Industry:Energy
A power utility system owned and operated by a local jurisdiction.
Industry:Energy
Locally collected garbage, which can be processed and burned to produce energy.
Industry:Energy
A provider of utility services owned and operated by a municipal government.
Industry:Energy
