Definition: Peak Demand

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Peak Demand

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.[1]

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Balancing Authority Areaenergydemandbalancing authoritysmart grid
References
  1. Glossary of Terms Used in Reliability Standards


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