Dual-fired unit

Dual-fired unit
  A generating unit that can produce electricity using two or more input fuels. In some of these units, only the primary fuel can be used continuously; the alternate fuel(s) can be used only as a start-up fuel or in emergencies.
  U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Information Administration's Energy Glossary

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