Definitions for "Interruptible"
Keywords:  dsis, bpa, supplier, firm, loads
loads: Loads that by contract can be interrupted if the supplier needs the energy to meet its firm loads. A portion of BPA's service to the DSIs is interruptible.
This refers to the practice of operating on-site power systems, at the request of a utility, to reduce electrical demand on the utility grid during periods of high consumption. Interruptible facilities may also be disconnected from all electrical service in the event of high demand on the utility grid, even if no on site power system is available.