Advanced meters record usage in short intervals. Your monthly peak is the highest kW recorded during any single interval (often 15 to 60 minutes) in that billing period.
Peak Demand
No. This isn’t about going without. It’s about timing. Shifting a few tasks away from peak hours is usually enough to help the whole system.
Look for times when multiple high-draw devices ran together: HVAC plus clothes dryer, oven, water heater, EV charger, space heaters, and so on. Ocmulgee Member Cooperative can help you determine your peaks, just contact us for assistance.
No. High usage is lots of kWh over a month. Peak demand is a short-term spike in kW. You can have 1 without the other.