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Exhaust

A system in a gas turbine that collects extremely hot, high-velocity gases and directs them for release into the atmosphere.

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG)

A framework used to track progress on sustainability in the context of business and investment.

Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT)

An Independent System Operator (ISO) responsible for managing the power grid and wholesale electricity market in most of Texas. ERCOT is regulated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) rather than the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) like other major ISOs such as in California.

Engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC)

A project delivery method where one contractor handles a large-scale project from start to finish. EPC includes the stages for designing a power plant, buying all equipment and materials, and building the power plant.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

An independent executive agency of the US federal government tasked with protecting people and the environment from significant health risks, as well as sponsoring and conducting research.

Efficiency

A measure comparing the total energy input with output.
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