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Load Factor: the Metric Behind Your Demand Charge

Load Factor: the Metric Behind Your Demand Charge

Oct 21, 2026 | Policy & Regulations, Renewable Energy, Smartgrids

Load factor is your average electricity demand divided by your peak demand over a period — a number between zero and one. A 24/7 data centre runs about 0.88; a restaurant about 0.32. It is the single figure that predicts how much of an electricity bill is demand...