TechnicalUp to date · Jan 15, 2026
Power Factor
The ratio of real power (kW) used to do work versus apparent power (kVA) drawn from the grid. A power factor below 1.0 means some energy is wasted as reactive power.
Related Terms
Peak Demand
The highest rate of electricity consumption (measured in kW) recorded during a billing period. Commercial customers often pay demand charges based on their peak demand.
kWh (Kilowatt-hour)
A unit of energy equal to 1,000 watts used for one hour. This is how utilities measure your electricity usage.