thermal facilities The term average carbon intensity for qualified thermal facilities means the number that equals the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions in metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emitted from qualified thermal facilities in a calendar year as reported under section 713 divided by the total quantity of useful thermal energy output from qualified thermal facilities in such calendar year as reported under section 713. (3) Bottoming cycle cogeneration generator The term bottoming cycle cogeneration generator means any generator that produces electricity from otherwise-wasted heat, pressure, or both, using any of the following technologies: (A) An organic ranking cycle. (B) A waste-heat recovery steam generator. (C) A back pressure steam turbine. (D) A Stirling engine. (4) Carbon dioxide equivalent The term carbon dioxide equivalent means the unit of measure, expressed in metric tons, of greenhouse gases, as provided under section 712. (5) Covered entity The term covered entity means each of the following: (A) A qualified cogeneration facility. (B) A qualified electric facility. (C) A qualified thermal facility. (6) Designated representative The term designated representative means, with respect to a covered entity, a thermal reporting entity, or any other entity receiving or holding emission allowances under this title, an individual authorized, through a certificate of representation submitted to the Administrator by the owners and operators, to represent the owners and operators in all matters pertaining to this title (including the holding, transfer, or disposition of emission allowances), and to make all submissions to the Administrator under this title. (7) Emission allowance The term emission allowance means a limited authorization to emit, in an amount of, 1 metric ton of carbon dioxide equivalent of a greenhouse gas in accordance with this title. (8) Fuel-based capacity The term fuel-based capacity means— (A) for generators that produce useful thermal energy output with the