Check whether a demand charge or peak kW line is making a special residential electric plan more expensive than expected.
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The electric bill shows demand, kW demand, peak demand, capacity, or a charge based on the highest usage interval.
Demand charges are based on peak power, not total kWh alone. Running several high-load appliances at the same time can create a charge even if monthly kWh looks reasonable.
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A demand charge can be triggered by the highest peak kW interval, often when several high-load appliances run at the same time.
No. kWh measures total energy over time, while demand usually measures peak power during a shorter interval.