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List Of Energy Abbreviations
This is a list of acronyms found in the context of energy issues. A *AAQS— Ambient Air Quality Standards (environment) (US) *AAU—Assigned amount units (measurement) *ABT— Availability based tariff (electricity) *ABF—Aquatic Base Flow (Hydropower) (electricity) *AC—Alternating current *ACA—Annual Charge Adjustment (electricity) *ACE—Area Control Error (electricity) *ACEEE—American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy *ACRS— Accelerated Cost Recovery System (finance) *ADITC—Accumulated Deferred Investment Tax Credit (policy) *ADR—Asset Depreciation Range (finance) *AEP— American Electric Power (electricity) *AESO— Alberta Electric System Operator *AFE—Authority for Expenditure or Authorization for Expenditure *AFUDC—allowance for funds used during construction *AFV—Alternative fuel vehicle *AGA— American Gas Association *AGC—Automatic generation control *AGD—Associated Gas Distributors (US) *AIEE— American Institute of Electrical Enginee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Ambient Air Quality Standards
The U.S. National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS, pronounced ) are limits on atmospheric concentration of six pollutants that cause smog, acid rain, and other health hazards. Established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under authority of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.), NAAQS is applied for outdoor air throughout the country. The six criteria air pollutants (CAP), or criteria pollutants, for which limits are set in the NAAQS are ozone (O3), atmospheric particulate matter, lead, carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur oxides (SOx), and nitrogen oxides (NOx). These are typically emitted from many sources in industry, mining, transportation, electricity generation and agriculture. In many cases they are the products of the combustion of fossil fuels or industrial processes. The National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants cover many other chemicals, and require the maximum achievable reduction that the EPA determines is feasible. Back ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
