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 A7. Average Heat Rates by Prime Mover and Energy Source, 2007 (Btu per kilowatthour)
Prime Mover	Coal	Petroleum	Natural Gas	Nuclear
Steam Turbine	10,114	10,400	10,466	10,488
Gas Turbine	--	13,216	11,459	--
Internal Combustion	--	10,149	9,923	--
Combined Cycle	W	11,015	7,445	--
W = Withheld to avoid disclosure of individual company data. Notes: See Glossary reference for definitions. Totals may not equal sum of components because of independent rounding. Heat rate is reported at full load conditions for electric utilities and independent power producers. Source: Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860, "Annual Electric Generator Report."