Peak Demand

Peak Demand
  Maximum power used in a given period of time.
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  The maximum load during a specified period of time.
  U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Information Administration's Energy Glossary
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  See Peak load.
  California Energy Comission. Dictionary of Energy Terms

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