Best Practice Guide

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Introduction

Planning an Energy Program

Funding and Approval

Education

Lighting

Central HVAC System

Procurement Policy

Building Envelope

Demand Response

Distributed Generation

Water Use

Motors

Food Service

Resources and Appendices

Lessons Learned

Best Practice Guide Glossary

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PRESSURIZED WATER REACTOR (PWR) Return to list of terms

A nuclear power unit cooled by water that is pressurized to keep it from boiling when it reaches high temperatures.

Source: California Energy Commission