Chemical stability when used in the technical sense in chemistry, means thermodynamic stability of a chemical system. Thermodynamic stability occurs when a system is in its lowest energy state, or chemical equilibrium with its environment.This may be a dynamic equilibrium, where individual atoms or molecules change form, but their overall number in a particular form is conserved.This type of chemical thermodynamic equilibrium will persist indefinitely unless the system is changed.his may be a dynamic equilibrium, where individual atoms or molecules change form, but their overall number in a particular form is conserved. This type of chemical thermodynamic equilibrium will persist indefinitely unless the system is changed.
Rate base (utility) Rate base is the value of property on which a public utility is permitted to earn a specified rate of return, in accordance with rules set by a regulatory agency. In general, the rate base consists of the value of property as used by the utility in providing service.
CL & P rates are the cost of electricity consumption measured in cents per kilowatt hour. The state Public Utilities Regulatory Authority had awarded the company a $130 million rate increase in December 2014. An additional $18 million annual increment in its existing rate collection was awarded in February 2015.