Maximum Demand Calculation -

Utilities often charge "demand charges." If you overestimate, you pay for capacity you don't use; underestimate, and you face hefty penalties or frequent outages.

Start by auditing your last 12 utility bills. Identify the maximum demand recorded. Then walk through your facility with a power logger. You will likely find that you are paying for capacity you do not need – or dangerously close to tripping your main breaker. maximum demand calculation

Older standards assume high-wattage incandescent/halogen lighting. With LEDs, the calculated MD becomes absurdly low. Conversely, if you use the actual LED wattage (e.g., 10W instead of 100W), you risk failing inspection because regulators still want a minimum "deemed" load per square meter. Utilities often charge "demand charges