BACT
Best Available Control Technology
CA Policies/Programs
Base Load Capacity (Electric)
Power generation capacity used to serve an essentially constant level of customer demand. Baseload generating units typically operate whenever they are available, and they generally have a capacity factor that is above 60%. Base Load Capacity is often served by nuclear, coal or efficient combined cycle power plants. [Source: The Potential Benefits of Distributed Generation and
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Best Available Control Technology (BACT)
A case-by-case decision that considers energy, environmental and economic impacts in establishing an emissions limitation based on the maximum degree of control that can be achieved. BACT can be add-on control equipment, or modification of production processes or methods. BACT may be a design, equipment, work practice, or operational standard if imposition of an emissions
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AB32 (Assembly Bill 32)
The California Global Warming Soluti ons Act of 2006 that prescribed a portfolio of actions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by the year 2020.
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