power (energy) capacity
11Energy — The capability of doing work; different forms of energy can be converted to other forms, but the total amount of energy remains the same. This is broadly defined as the capability of doing work. In the electric power industry, energy is more… …
12Capacity transaction — The acquisition of a specified quantity of generating capacity from another utility for a specified period of time. The utility selling the power is obligated to make available to the buyer a specified quantity of power. U.S. Dept. of Energy …
13Energy Factor — (EF) The measure of overall efficiency for a variety of appliances. For water heaters, the energy factor is based on three factors: 1) the recovery efficiency, or how efficiently the heat from the energy source is transferred to the water; 2)… …
14Firm power — Power or power producing capacity, intended to be available at all times during the period covered by a guaranteed commitment to deliver, even under adverse conditions. U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Information Administration s Energy Glossary …
15Nonfirm power — Power or power producing capacity supplied or available under a commitment having limited or no assured availability. U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Information Administration s Energy Glossary …
16power — ► NOUN 1) the ability to do something or act in a particular way. 2) the capacity to influence other people or the course of events. 3) a right or authority given or delegated to a person or body. 4) political authority or control. 5) physical… …
17Power ascension — The period of time between a plant s initial fuel loading date and its date of first commercial operation (including the low power testing period). Plants in the first operating cycle (the time from initial fuel loading to the first refueling) …
18Firm Energy — Power or power producing capacity covered by a commitment to be available at all times during the period …
19Energy Efficiency Ratio — (EER) The measure of the instantaneous energy efficiency of room air conditioners; the cooling capacity in Btu/hr divided by the watts of power consumed at a specific outdoor temperature (usually 95 degrees Fahrenheit) …
20Energy development — Schematic of the global sources of energy in 2006 2007 …
