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VOLTAGE OF A CIRCUIT (Electric utility) Return to list of terms

The electric pressure of a circuit, measured in volts. Usually a nominal rating, based on the maximum normal effective difference of potential between any two conductors of the circuit.

Source: California Energy Commission