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Net zero emissions
Net zero emissions are achieved when emissions of greenhouse gasses (other than
CO2) into the atmosphere are balanced by removals over a certain period.
Related content: Utilizing Sustainability Reporting in the Journey Towards Net Zero
New York Power Authority (NYPA)
A public authority created by law that generates and transmits electricity for
wholesale and retail customers in New York State. It is not under the jurisdiction of
the New York State Public Service Commission.
Non-utility generation
Electric generation by end-users via distributed energy resources (DERs), or small
power producers under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act, to supply electric
power for industrial, commercial, and military operations, or sales to electric utilities.
NRECA
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. NRECA unites the United States'
rural generation, transmission, and distribution cooperatives.
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Off peak
A period of relatively low system demand. These periods usually occur in daily,
weekly, and seasonal patterns and off-peak periods differ for each individual electric
utility.
On-peak
Periods of relatively high system demand. Like off-peak hours, these periods often
occur in daily, weekly, and seasonal patterns and differ for each individual electric
utility.
