Petrol

Petrol

a naturally occurring, flammable liquid consisting of a complex mixture of hydrocarbons of various molecular weights and other liquid organic compounds, that are found in geologic formations beneath the Earth's surface. A fossil fuel, it is formed when large quantities of dead organisms, usually zooplankton and algae, are buried underneath sedimentary rock and undergo intense heat and pressure.

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Electric utility restructuring

Energy; Coal

The introduction of competition into at least the generation phase of electricity production, with a corresponding decrease in regulatory control.

Compressor station

Energy; Coal

Any combination of facilities that supply the energy to move gas in transmission or distribution lines or into storage by increasing the pressure.

Electric utility sector

Energy; Coal

The electric utility sector consists of privately and publicly owned establishments that generate, transmit, distribute, or sell electricity primarily for use by the public and that meet the ...

Conservation programme

Energy; Coal

A programme in which autility company furnishes home weatherization services free or at reduced cost or provides free or low cost devices for saving energy,such as energy efficient light bulbs, flow ...

Emergency backup generation

Energy; Coal

The use of electric generators only during interruptions of normal power supply.

Emergency energy

Energy; Coal

Electric energy provided for a limited duration, intended only for use during emergency conditions.

Consolidated metropolitan statistical area (CMSA)

Energy; Coal

An area that meets the requirements of a metropolitan statistical area, has a population of one million or more, and consists of two or more component parts that are recognised as primary ...