Peak Demand

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-020428",
  "term": "Peak Demand",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. The highest point of total water usage experienced by a system, measured on an hourly and on a daily basis.\n\n2. The highest hourly integrated Net Energy For Load within a Balancing Authority Area occurring within a given period (e.g., day, month, season, or year)., The highest instantaneous demand within the Balancing Authority Area.\n\n3. Maximum electricity consumption level (in kilowatts) reached during the month or billing period, usually for a 15- or 30-minute duration. The definition of peak demand may vary by electric utility. This is a simplified definition of a complex topic.",
  "subject": "Water",
  "references": [
    "Water Conservation Plan Guidelines Glossary",
    "DOE Federal Smart Grid Initiatives Glossary",
    "DOE Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy, Small Wind Guidebook Glossary at https://windexchange.energy.gov/small-wind-guidebook"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/peak-demand/"
}