Peak periods during the day usually occur in the morning hours from 6 to 9 a.m. and during the afternoons from 4 to about 8 or 9 p.m. The afternoon peak demand periods are usually higher, and they are highest during summer months when air-conditioning use is the highest. Other definitions include light-handed regulation which is less costly and less subject to debate and litigation. The highest electrical demand within a particular period of time. Daily electric peaks on weekdays occur in late afternoon and early evening.
Annual peaks occur on hot summer days.
A power generating station that is normally used to produce extra electricity during peak load times. A power generator used by a utility to produce extra electricity during peak load times. A heterogeneous mixture of partly decomposed organic matter that has accumulated in a water saturated environment over a very long period of time. California has minor peat resources. Chemicals made from oil.