Energy trade

Energy trade

Research, market data and analysis for energy trade.

Industry: Energy

Contributors in Energy trade

Energy trade

A method of setting a utility distribution company's rates where a maximum allowable price level is established by regulators, flexibility in individual pricing is allowed, and where efficiency gains ...

Marginal cost pricing

Energy; Energy trade

A system of pricing designed to ignore all costs except those associated with producing the next increment of power generation. Sometimes referred to as incremental cost pricing.

Demurrage

Energy; Energy trade

The detention or delay of a vessel in loading or unloading beyond the time agreed upon. Demurrage charges are usually incurred for any delay.

Reactor types

Energy; Energy trade

Nuclear reactors may be divided into two main types, fast and thermal. A fast reactor is a reactor in which the fission chain reaction is sustained with high-energy or high-speed (ie fast) neutrons. ...

Fuel switching

Energy; Energy trade

Substituting one fuel for another based on price and availability. Large industries often have the capability of using either oil or natural gas to fuel their operation and of making the switch on ...

Designated operational entity (DOE)

Energy; Energy trade

An independent company accredited to validate and verify emissions reductions at a CDM or JI project.

Coolant

Energy; Energy trade

A substance circulating through a nuclear reactor to remove or transfer heat. Most common coolants are carbon dioxide, water (light), and heavy water.