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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Interruptible or curtailable rate Interruptible or curtailable rate The term 'Interruptible or curtailable rate' as it applies to the area of energy can be defined as ' A special electricity or natural gas arrangement under which, in return for lower rates, the customer must either reduce energy demand on short notice or allow the electric or natural gas utility to temporarily cut off the energy supply for the utility to maintain service for higher priority users. This interruption or reduction in demand typically occurs during periods of high demand for the energy (summer for electricity and winter for natural gas)'. Previous 5 Terms: interrelationships Interruptible demands Interruptible gas Interruptible load Interruptible load or interruptible demand (electric) Next 5 Terms: Interruptible power Interstate companies Interstate pipeline Interstate pipeline purchase Interstate Shellfish Sanitation Conference (ISSC) About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.