Defined term
Load control
Direct load control is EIA's narrow demand-side-management category in which utility system-operator control can interrupt consumer load at annual peak.
grid · Concept code GS-CONCEPT-209 · Last verified September 29, 2026
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EIA defines direct load control by direct control of the utility system operator over consumer load that can be interrupted at annual peak; its definition excludes interruptible load as a separate category.
Review confirmed · Review due October 29, 2026
The previous review deadline was September 27, 2026. The missed interval remains unverified; the current review does not establish historical coverage.
The cited evidence supports this statement within the source’s stated scope. Its jurisdiction and source-event date limit its applicability to a particular project.
Applicable jurisdiction: US
Verified September 29, 2026
Definition
Direct load control is EIA's narrow demand-side-management category in which utility system-operator control can interrupt consumer load at annual peak.
Review confirmed · Review due October 29, 2026
The previous review deadline was September 27, 2026. The missed interval remains unverified; the current review does not establish historical coverage.
The cited evidence supports this statement within the source’s stated scope. Its jurisdiction and source-event date limit its applicability to a particular project.
Applicable jurisdiction: US
Verified September 29, 2026
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- U.S. Energy Information Administration: EIA Glossary — Direct load control
Source event date unavailable · Ontology accessed September 29, 2026 · Ontology verified September 29, 2026