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Glossary of Terms, Acronyms, and Abbreviations
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... The result is a flattening of the system load schedule, thus decreasing demand charges from the electric utility. Design strategies that reduce the peak load are often referred to as "peak shaving." Preventive maintenance program -- program that is implemented to address equipment maintenance issues proactively.
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... . ACRONYMS ACEEE American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy AIP Airport Improvement Program ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers BAS Building automation system BCS Building control systems CIP Capital Improvement Plan CFL Compact fluorescent light CRT Cathode ray tube DFW Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport EMCS Energy Management Control System EPACT Energy Policy Act ESCO Energy Service Company HID High intensity discharge HVAC Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning IMACS Intelligent Monitoring and Control System LCD Liquid crystal display LED Light-emitting diode LEED© Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design MAC Metropolitan Airports Commission MECP MAC Energy Conservation Program MSP Minneapolis–St.


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