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Demand charge

Demand charge:  That portion of the consumer's bill for electric service based on the consumer's maximum electric capacity usage and calculated based on the billing demand charges under the applicable rate schedule.

Demand charge credit:  Compensation received by the buyer when the delivery terms of the contract cannot be met by the seller.

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