Best Practice Guide

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Combined Heat and Power

Compressed Air

Refrigeration

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Demand Response

Distributed Generation

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A system under which more than one electric provider can sell to retail customers, and retail customers are allowed to buy from more than one provider. (See also direct access)

Source: California Energy Commission