Electric generation that is interconnected to the electric distribution system (rather than the bulk transmission grid), whether on the utility side or on the customer side of the meter. [Source: The Potential Benefits of Distributed Generation and Rate-Related Issues That May Impede Their Expansion, U.S. Department of Energy, February 2007, p.xvi] “
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Reduction of electricity usage by customers within a given time period, or shifting that usage to another time period in response to a price signal, a financial incentive, an environmental condition, or a reliability signal. [Source: CPUC website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/PUC/energy/Demand+Response/]
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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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