peak load energy
1Peak load plant — A plant usually housing old, low efficiency steam units, gas turbines, diesels, or pumped storage hydroelectric equipment normally used during the peak load periods. U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Information Administration s Energy Glossary …
2Peak load power plant — A power generating station that is normally used to produce extra electricity during peak load times. California Energy Comission. Dictionary of Energy Terms …
3Peak Load Power plant — A power generating station that is normally used to produce extra electricity during peak load times …
4Peak load — The maximum load during a specified period of time. U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Information Administration s Energy Glossary *** The highest electrical demand within a particular period of time. Daily electric peaks on weekdays occur in… …
5Peak load; Peak demand — The maximum load, or usage, of electrical power occurring in a given period of time, typically a day. Solar Electric Glossary …
6Peak load month — The month of greatest plant electrical generation during the winter heating season (Oct Mar) and summer cooling season (Apr Sept), respectively. U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Information Administration s Energy Glossary …
7Actual Peak Load Reductions — Reduction in annual peak load by consumers who participate in a DSM program that reflect changes in demand …
8Coincidental Peak Load — Two or more peak loads that occur at the same time. *** The sum of two or more peak loads that occur in the same time interval. U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Information Administration s Energy Glossary …
9Noncoincidental peak load — The sum of two or more peak loads on individual systems that do not occur in the same time interval. Meaningful only when considering loads within a limited period of time, such as a day, week, month, a heating or cooling season, and usually… …
10Noncoincidental Peak Load — The sum of two or more peak loads on individual systems, not occurring in the same time period …
