Metered peak demand

Metered peak demand
  The presence of a device to measure the maximum rate of electricity consumption per unit of time. This device allows electric utility companies to bill their customers for maximum consumption, as well as for total consumption.
  U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Information Administration's Energy Glossary

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