By regulation, companies and institutions are required to contract for a specific demand level with their utility providers. The key question is whether this contracted demand is appropriately sized relative to the actual demand recorded. Recorded demand refers to the highest demand level measured over 15-minute intervals throughout the month—covering both peak and off-peak periods. Monitoring recorded demand is a simple, easy, and well-established practice. The good news is that this practice can yield—and sustain—impressive results!