Interval Data on Laundromat Electric Accounts
Last reviewed 2026-09-12 by Jaken Energy editorial desk. Next review scheduled 2027-03-12.
Direct answer
Interval data is time-stamped electric usage—often 15-minute kW and kWh readings—from advanced or demand meters on commercial laundromat accounts. Utilities provide interval downloads to authorized account holders or brokers with LOAs. Interval data reveals when demand peaks occur for tariff and operational decisions.
Definition: Interval data
Interval data supports demand charge diagnostics beyond monthly bill totals. Brokers use intervals to quote fixed supply cautiously on volatile load shapes.
Not every coin laundry has interval metering; thresholds depend on utility rate class and meter type.
Laundromat example
Interval charts show a 52 kW peak at 4:15 p.m. when eight washers extract simultaneously while rooftop HVAC runs—owner tests staggering last loads before closing.
Related terms
Sources
- EIA Retail Choice FAQ — U.S. Energy Information Administration
Supports: Utility still delivers in choice states; supply may be separate
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