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The sum that remains following all permissible deductions, including charges, expenses, discounts, commissions, or taxes. Net assets, for example, are what remain after an individual subtracts the amount owed to creditors from his or her assets. Net pay is the salary an individual actually receives after deductions such as Income Tax and Social Security payments. net n., adj. the amount of money or value remaining after all costs, losses, taxes, depreciation of value, and other expenses and deductions have been paid and/or subtracted. Thus the term is used in net profit, net income, net loss, net worth, or net estate. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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While biofuel based on wood cellulose offers greater net energy than gasoline, canola biodiesel or corn ethanol, the cost to produce it exceeds the amount it could be expected to generate in sales, the study concluded. However, converting corn to ethanol means less corn for animals and us, and may yield no net energy gain. In addition to the net energy costs savings, each facility receives financial incentives from both the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), and the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) for peak demand reduction. |
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