The phrase "electric use" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the consumption of electricity in various contexts, such as energy efficiency or utility bills.
Example: "The report highlighted the increase in electric use during the summer months due to air conditioning."
Alternatives: "electricity consumption" or "power usage."
We organized around five themes: electricity generation, electric use efficiency, transportation fuels, transportation efficiency and public policy.
Four years ago we estimated that the manufacture and operation of semiconductor circuits and datacom networks already accounted for well over 10% of our national electricity consumption, and we predicted that digital demand would propel rising electric use for a long while to come.
It analyzes a building's electric use based on data, without visiting the building, and produces an energy-saving plan.
If demand were to outstrip supply there would be conservation programs and public appeals to reduce electric use, and, potentially, blackouts, rolling blackouts or brownouts.
This week, the state released figures showing that more than a third of eligible ratepayers cut their electric use by 20percentt.
In "Power to the People" (Op-Ed, March 11), Phillip F. Schewe suggests that Con Edison should offer real-time pricing for electric use.
Energy demand includes heating, cooling, domestic hot water production, lighting and other electric uses, viz.
If using an electric beater, use the medium setting.
(If using an electric mixer, use high speed).
If you're using an electric mixer, use a low setting to avoid sending flour into the air.
Commonwealth Edison, the electric utility based in Chicago, uses control units to cycle air-conditioner compressors on and off during high electric-use periods to reduce peak demand.
