Electric Power Annual - Average Heat Rates by Prime Mover and Energy Source

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Average Heat Rates by Prime Mover and Energy Source

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Table A6. Average Heat Rates by Prime Mover and Energy Source, 2006 (Btu per kilowatthour)
Prime Mover	Coal	Petroleum	Natural Gas	Nuclear
Steam Turbine	10,164	10,424	10,490	10,434
Gas Turbine	--	13,155	11,664	--
Internal Combustion	--	10,179	9,947	--
Combined Cycle	W	11,015	7,502	--
W = Withheld to avoid disclosure of individual company data. Note: Heat rate is reported at full load conditions for electric utilities and independent power producers. See Glossary reference for definitions. Totals may not equal sum of components because of independent rounding. Source: Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860, "Annual Electric Generator Report."