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load shifting

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load shifting [′lōd ‚shift·iŋ]
(electricity)
In an electric power system, the transfer of loads from times of peak demand to off-peak time periods.


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Building services must be designed to provide sufficient flexibility for load shifting and energy usage control in order to achieve the most economical operation.
Utilities long have talked about demand management, peak shaving and load shifting.
If sufficient thermal capacitance exists in the building fabric and contents, load shifting can be achieved while avoiding both the heat-exchanger and double transport penalties.
 
 
 
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