Find Term:

I

Illiquid

Not readily converted into cash: illiquid assets; Lacking cash or liquid assets

Independent system operator

An independent, Federally regulated entity established to coordinate regional transmission in a non-discriminatory manner and ensure the safety and reliability of the electric system.

Index

A weight average value of prices collected during a specific period of time at a specific location

Industrial Energy Consumers of America

Nonprofit member-led organization created to promote the interests of manufacturing companies for which the availability, use and cost of energy, power or feedstock play a significant role in their ability to compete in domestic and world markets.

Industrials

The industrial sector is generally defined as manufacturing, construction, mining, agriculture, fishing, and forestry establishments (Standard Industrial Classification [SIC] codes 01-39). A utility may classify industrial service using the SIC codes, or based on demand or annual usage exceeding some specified limit. The limit may be set by the utility based on the rate schedule of the utility.

Installed Capacity

the total manufacturer-rated capacities of equipment such as turbines, generators, condensers, transformers and other system components

Institute for Supply Management

The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) is a not-for-profit United States association for the benefit of the purchasing and supply management profession, particularly in the areas of education and research.

Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle

IGCC is a clean coal technology that turns coal into a gas, and then removes impurities from the coal gas before it is combusted. This results in lower emissions of sulfur dioxide, particulates and mercury. It also results in improved efficiency compared to conventional pulverized coal.

Intercontinental Exchange

The Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) is an independent open-access electronic exchange for trading wholesale energy and metals commodities.

International Atomic Energy Agency

The IAEA is the world's center of cooperation in the nuclear field. The Agency works with its Member States and multiple partners worldwide to promote safe, secure and peaceful nuclear technologies.

International Energy Agency

The IEA implements an international energy program of energy cooperation among 24 member countries. An intergovernmental body committed to advancing security of energy supply, economic growth and environmental sustainability through energy policy co-operation.

International Finance Corporation

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) promotes sustainable private sector investment in developing countries as a way to reduce poverty and improve people's lives.

International Monetary Fund

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an international organization that oversees the global financial system by monitoring exchange rates and balance of payments, as well as offering technical and financial assistance when asked. Its headquarters are in Washington, D.C.

Interstate Natural Gas Association of America

The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) is a trade organization that advocates regulatory and legislative positions of importance to the natural gas pipeline industry in North America.

Interstate pipeline

Any person engaged in natural gas transportation (primarily across state lines) subject to the jurisdiction of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) under the Natural Gas Act

Intrastate pipeline

A pipeline that transports gas within a state and is regulated by the state public utilities commission. Intrastate pipelines cannot deliver gas outside of the state in which it is regulated.

IOC

International oil company.

ISM Manufacturing Index

is a diffusion index calculated from five of the eight sub-components of a monthly survey of purchasing managers at roughly 300 manufacturing firms from 21 industries in all 50 states.

Back to top