The following words and terms, when used in Subchapter I of this chapter (relating to Electric Generating Facility Permits) shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

1. (1) Allowance--As defined in §101.330(1) of this title (relating to Definitions).

2. (2) Capacity factor--Either:

   1. (A) the ratio of an electric generating facility's (EGF) actual annual electric output (expressed in megawatt-hours) to the EGF's nameplate capacity times 8,760 hours; or
   2. (B) the ratio of an EGF's annual heat input (in millions of British thermal units (MMBtu)) to the EGF's maximum design heat input (in MMBtu per hour) times 8,760 hours.
3. (3) Coal--As defined in §101.330(6) of this title.
4. (4) Coal-fired--As defined in §101.330(7) of this title.
5. (5) Compliance account--As defined in §101.330(8) of this title.
6. (6) Control period--As defined in §101.330(9) of this title.
7. (7) Electing EGF--As defined in §101.330(11) of this title.
8. (8) Electric generating facility (EGF)--As defined in §101.330(12) of this title.
9. (9) Grandfathered EGF--As defined in §101.330(14) of this title.
10. (10) Nameplate capacity--The maximum electrical output (expressed in megawatts) that an EGF can sustain over a specified period of time when not restricted by seasonal or other deratings.

11. (11) Peaking unit--An EGF that has:

    1. (A) an average capacity factor of no more than 10% during the past three calendar years; and
    2. (B) a capacity factor of no more than 20% in each of those calendar years.
12. (12) Person--As defined in §101.330(17) of this title.

Source Note:The provisions of this §116.18 adopted to be effective January 11, 2000, 25 TexReg 185.