The energy demand for a given location over a period of time. For example, the number of kilowatt-hours used in a 24-hour period, divided by 24 hours, tells the average demand for that location in that time.

The total amount of energy consumed during a specified interval divided by the number of hours in that same interval.

The measure of the total of energy loads placed by customers on a system divided by the time period over which the demands are incurred.

The demand on, or the power output of, an electrical system or any of its parts over an interval of time, as determined by the total number of kilowatt-hours divided by the units of time in the interval.

The energy demand in a given geographical area over a period of time. For example, the number of kilowatthours used in a 24–hour period, divided by 24, tells the average demand for that period.