Understanding Demand Business Energy Use Demand charges can be very confusing until you can see how your decisions about the equipment you use add up each hour of the day. The following section offers an intuitive review of how and when most facilities typically use energy, and some suggestions about how you can save the most money on your bills. More Information The specific topics covered are the following: Understanding Demand and Consumption Analogies for Understanding Demand and Consumption Understanding the Electric Bill How Demand Charges Are Computed and Billed Calculating Appliance Energy Use Animations Animation of Capacity vs Energy Animation of Load Profiles Animation of Utility Load Profiles Building Energy Use Examples: Educational Facilities: Schools and Colleges Restaurants: Table Service and Fast Food Operations Convenience Stores Grocery Stores Retail Stores Hotels and Motels Health Care Facilities