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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Built-in electric units

Energy; Coal

An individual-resistance electric-heating unit that is permanently installed in the floors, walls, ceilings, or baseboards and is part of the electrical installation of the building. Electric-heating ...

Assistance for heating in winter

Energy; Coal

Assistance from the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance programme (LIHEAP). The purpose of LIHEAP is to assist eligible households to meet the costs of home energy, i.e., a source of heating or cooling ...

Bulk power transactions

Energy; Coal

The wholesales, purchase, and interchange of electricity among electric utilities. Bulk power transactions are used by electric utilities for many different aspects of electric utility operations, ...

Break-even cutoff grade

Energy; Coal

The lowest grade of material that can be mined and processed considering all applicable costs, without incurring a loss or gaining a profit.

Appliance efficiency standards

Energy; Coal

The National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1987 established minimum efficiency standards for major home appliances, including furnaces, central and room air conditioners, refrigerators, ...