energy load

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• Load Factor —   The ratio of average energy demand (load) to maximum demand (peak load) during a specific period.   The ratio of the average load supplied to the peak or maximum load during a designated period. Load factor, in percent, also may be derived by… …   Energy terms

• Load —   The demand on an energy producing system; the energy consumption or requirement of a piece or group of equipment.   The amount of electric power delivered or required at any specified point or points on a system. Load originates primarily at… …   Energy terms

• Load leveling —   Any load control technique that dampens the cyclical daily load flows and increases baseload generation. Peak load pricing and time of day charges are two techniques that electric utilities use to reduce peak load and to maximize efficient… …   Energy terms

• Load Diversity —   The condition that exists when the peak demands of a variety of electric customers occur at different times. This is the objective of load molding strategies, ultimately curbing the total capacity requirements of a utility.   ***   The… …   Energy terms

• Load Management —   To influence the demand on a power source.   ***   Influencing the level and shape of demand for electrical energy so that demand conforms to present supply situations and long run objectives and constraints.   ***   Steps taken to reduce power …   Energy terms

• Load on equipment —   One hundred percent load is the maximum continuous net output of the unit at normal operating conditions during the annual peak load month. For example, if the equipment is capable of operating at 5% over pressure continuously, use this… …   Energy terms

• Load shedding —   Intentional action by a utility that results in the reduction of more than 100 megawatts (MW) of firm customer load for reasons of maintaining the continuity of service of the reporting entity s bulk electric power supply system. The routine… …   Energy terms

• Load curve —   The relationship of power supplied to the time of occurrence. Illustrates the varying magnitude of the load during the period covered.   U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Information Administration s Energy Glossary …   Energy terms

• Load shape —   A method of describing peak load demand and the relationship of power supplied to the time of occurrence.   U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Information Administration s Energy Glossary …   Energy terms

• Energy savings —   A reduction in the amount of electricity used by end users as a result of participation in energy efficiency programs and load management programs.   U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Information Administration s Energy Glossary …   Energy terms

• Load-serving entity — (electric)   Secures energy and transmission service (and related Interconnect Operations Services) to serve the electrical demand and energy requirements of its end use customers. See NERC definition.   U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Information… …   Energy terms