peak demand

And every utility must buy power at some point, to meet peak demand on hot summer days.

Peak demand across the metropolitan region is up 10 percent in four years.

The state's power supply simply can no longer keep up with peak demand, they warn.

Several other natural gas plants provide extra power during times of peak demand.

But there was still great uncertainty, about both the evening peak demand hours and the coming days.

"Our problem is peak demand, and we're seeking to address the problems we have," he said.

The plant is primarily used during periods of peak demand.

On popular routes at peak demand times, it is common to find every seat taken.

This is a natural gas fired station to meet peak demand.

This appliance may have little to no impact on peak demand.

"The system puts out that electricity during exactly those times when there is peak demand," he said.

During periods of peak demand water is released to generate power.

Building for typical rather than peak demand is considerably less expensive.

They also favor more financial incentives for customers to cut energy use at times of peak demand.

The utility had projected that peak demand would rise only 1.8 to 2 percent a year.

Minutes later another peak demand struck the screens, even stronger than the first one.

It is used to meet short term peak demands.

It remained in use during peak demand until the 1970s.

This is the peak demand as of December 2009.

Secondly, energy generation and grid is made to meet the peak demand of power.

First, power consumption varies widely, with summer peak demand 20 percent or more higher than average.

With the heating season mostly over, peak demand in the Northeast has passed.

Peak demand also varies by the time of day.

Companies are researching the possible use of electric vehicles to meet peak demand.

As of the late 1990s, its use was limited to meeting peak demands during the summer.