SECTION 1 

GLOSSARY AND DEFINITIONS

In the Distribution Code, unless the context otherwise requires definitions of various terms are as under:-

Act                                 Electricity Regulatory Commission Act, 1998

Apparatus                     All equipment and instruments connected to the Electrical Distribution System.

Area of Supply             Geographical area of  Himachal Pradesh

Break Down                 An occurrence relating to equipment of supply system, which prevents its normal functioning.

Bulk Supply                  A consumer to whom electricity is provided and who has a dedicated feeder to supplying electrical energy at 11 kV or above.

Connection Point         A point at which a users plant and/ or apparatus is connected to HPSEBs   Distribution System.

Connection Agreement An agreement between STU and a agency setting out the   terms relating to the connection and/or use of the Transmission System.

Connected load                 Connected load means the sum of the rated capacities of all the energy consuming apparatus at the consumer's installation.  This shall not include the stand by or spare energy consuming apparatus installed through the change-over switch provided requisite prior permission has been accorded by the competent authority.

Contract Demand             shall mean the maximum demand for which the consumer has entered into an agreement with the Board.