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==Importance==

The consumption pattern has a direct impact on total energy consumption. Depending on activity, there may be higher or smaller variations in consumption during a day, month or year. However, there is always variability between periods of time of activity or occupancy and periods of time when idling or the place being unoccupied. Approaches to tackle cost will depend upon the impact of general consumption or peak consumption on the total billed for energy by the utility company.

If the variation in energy consumption is high, the peak day consumption may be experienced for a long enough time to have an impact on the monthly consumption. Cost control approaches should target peak energy requirements.

If the variation in energy consumption is not significant enough to make clear the case for a peak load and a base load, cost control approaches should determine what devices are a permanent energy draw and if they can be taken out of use or used less frequently.

==Determining base consumption and peak consumption==

Without using specific devices to measure instant load, we can still determine two important scenarios, estimating the base load and peak load through base and peak consumption over a specified amount of time. Measurement devices for electrical energy are cheaply available and can help in making base and peak load determinations.

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+==Importance==
+The consumption pattern has a direct impact on total energy consumption. Depending on activity, there may be higher or smaller variations in consumption during a day, month or year. However, there is always variability between periods of time of activity or occupancy and periods of time when idling or the place being unoccupied. Approaches to tackle cost will depend upon the impact of general consumption or peak consumption on the total billed for energy by the utility company.
+If the variation in energy consumption is high, the peak day consumption may be experienced for a long enough time to have an impact on the monthly consumption. Cost control approaches should target peak energy requirements.
+If the variation in energy consumption is not significant enough to make clear the case for a peak load and a base load, cost control approaches should determine what devices are a permanent energy draw and if they can be taken out of use or used less frequently.
+==Determining base consumption and peak consumption==
 Without using specific devices to measure instant load, we can still determine two important scenarios, estimating the base load and peak load through base and peak consumption over a specified amount of time. Measurement devices for electrical energy are cheaply available and can help in making base and peak load determinations.