Best Practice Guide

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LIFE EXTENSION Return to list of terms

A term used to describe capital expenses that reduce operating and maintenance costs associated with continued operation of electric utility boilers. Such boilers usually have a 40-year operating life under normal circumstances.

Source: California Energy Commission