Peaking capacity
Energy
Energy Market
Generating equipment normally operated only during the hours of highest daily, weekly, or seasonal loads.
- — Guide to Market Oversight Glossary retrieved 2014-06-26
Water
Capacity of generating equipment normally reserved for operation during the hours of highest daily, weekly, or seasonal loads. Some generating equipment may be operated at certain times as peaking capacity and at other times to serve loads on an around-the-clock basis.