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28 energywatch-inc.com / 212.616.5100 / 1261 Broadway, Suite 510 New York, NY 10001 Emissions Emissions refer to the anthropogenic release of gasses (often greenhouse gasses such as carbon dioxide, methane, etc.) into the atmosphere. Emissions trading Emissions trading occurs under a market-based approach to greenhouse gas mitigation. A cap on greenhouse gas emissions is set, and the total is divided up into tradable emission permits. The permits can be allocated through auctioning and/or distributing free allowances to entities that fall under the administration of the trading scheme. Entities are required to give back emission permits that are equivalent to the amount emissions that they release, for example, equivalent to the amount of CO2 released by the entity. If the entity does not release as many emissions as their permits allow, the entity can sell their leftover/extra permits to others that cannot reduce their emissions in a less expensive way End user The entity, firm, or person that purchases products or electricity for their own consumption and does not resell or pass the product on. It may be thought of as the "final consumer." Energy efficiency Energy efficiency is a term to describe the ratio of energy services provided considering or compared to the energy obtained for the service. Energy efficiency is often measured as a ratio of economic output to energy input, i.e., input energy over a physical or economic unit. Energy efficiency is often discussed in order to improve sustainability and to reduce energy demand, often through technological advancements like increased building insulation, implementing more energy efficient appliances or lighting, etc. Energy Information Administration (EIA): The Energy Information Administration, abbreviated as EIA, is an independent agency that exists within the U.S. Department of Energy. The EIA collects information and energy data and uses it to conduct analyses of energy issues. The EIA is independent and disseminates impartial energy information to allow for the