on-peak demand
1Peak demand — is used to refer to a historically high point in the sales record of a particular product. In terms of energy use, peak demand describes a period of strong consumer demand. Contents 1 Peak load 1.1 Off peak 1.2 Response …
2Peak Demand — Maximum power used in a given period of time. *** The maximum load during a specified period of time. U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Information Administration s Energy Glossary *** See Peak load. California Energy Comission.… …
3Peak Demand/Load — The maximum energy demand or load in a specified time period …
4Instantaneous peak demand — The maximum demand at the instant of greatest load. U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Information Administration s Energy Glossary …
5System Peak Demand — The highest demand value that has occurred during a specified period for the utility system …
6Peak load; Peak demand — The maximum load, or usage, of electrical power occurring in a given period of time, typically a day. Solar Electric Glossary …
7Metered peak demand — The presence of a device to measure the maximum rate of electricity consumption per unit of time. This device allows electric utility companies to bill their customers for maximum consumption, as well as for total consumption. U.S. Dept. of… …
8Demand response — This article is about the electrical concept. For the transport concept, see Demand responsive transport. A clothes dryer using a demand response switch to reduce peak demand In electricity grids, demand response (DR) is similar to dynamic demand …
9Peak Pricing — A form of congestion pricing where customers pay an additional fee during periods of high demand. Peak pricing is most frequently implemented by utility companies, who charge higher rates during times of the year when demand is the highest. The… …
10peak — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 mountain top ADJECTIVE ▪ high, lofty, towering ▪ craggy, jagged, rocky, sharp ▪ snow capped …
