Calorific ValueThe ratio of energy to volume measured in mega joules per cubic meter (MJ/m)
CapacitorA device that is used to store an electric charge, consisting of one or more pairs of conductors separated by an insulator
CapacityIn regards to Energy capacity is the agreed limit of electricity that can be drawn at any one moment. Measured in KVA
Carbon TrustThe Carbon Trust is an organization dedicated to helping business's reduce their carbon footprint and become more energy efficient
CCL DiscountA discount on the Climate Charge Levy to which some business are entitled
CCL ReliefA reduction on Climate Charge Levy which is driven by a trade sector agreement for climate change
Change of Tenancy (COT)The process of transferring legal responsibility of energy supply from the former tenant to a new tenant
Check DigitThe last digit in the bottom line of your MPAN that validates the previous 12
Climate Change AgreementA voluntary agreement between the industry sectors and the UK Government where the given industry sector will receive CCL reductions in return for a commitment to lower their Carbon Footprint
Climate Change Levy (CCL)A charge introduced by the Government in April 2001 with the goal of making users more aware of energy usage with the aim of reducing carbon dioxide emissions
CO2A colorless odorless gas also known as Carbon Dioxide
CogenerationThe production of electricity and another form of energy simultaneously thus making generation process more efficient
Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT)An electricity generation that uses gas as its fuel
Combined Heat & Power (CHP)A renewable cogeneration technology where usable heat power and electricity are both generated simultaneously
Combined Heat and Power (CHP)A renewable cogeneration technology where usable heat power and electricity are both generated simultaneously
Communication ChargeA fee payable month by Half Hourly customers for the collection of their data. It will usually by incorporated in to the customers rates but can if required by billed separately
Connection AgreementAn agreement between an end user and their local network that lays out the terms and conditions of the connection to the grid
ConsumptionThe volume of usage over a given period of time
Contract End Date (CED)The date on which you current supply agreements ends and you are free to switch supplier or enter in to a new agreement with your current supplier
Contracts for Difference (CfDs)Replaced the renewal able obligations scheme and is a way for top up payments to be made to renewable energy generators when the market is below a set level
Correction FactorThe calculation of converting gas from Cubic Meters to KWH
Credit ScoreA score allocated by a credit agency that is used to asses your suitability and risk to other business
Cubic FeetUnit of measurement used in Gas Supply
Cubic MetersUnit of measurement used in Gas Supply
Current TransformerA device that is used to ramp the voltage of a supply up or down
