Best Practice Guide

Glossary

Introduction

Planning an Energy Program

Funding and Approval

Education

Lighting

Central HVAC System

Procurement Policy

Building Envelope

Demand Response

Distributed Generation

Water Use

Motors

Food Service

Resources and Appendices

Lessons Learned

Best Practice Guide Glossary

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WIRES CHARGE Return to list of terms

A broad term that refers to charges levied on power suppliers or their customers for the use of the transmission or distribution wires.

Source: California Energy Commission