electricity provider

collocation in English

meaningsofelectricityandprovider

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electricity
noun[U]
uk
/ˌel.ɪkˈtrɪs.ə.ti/us
/iˌlekˈtrɪs.ə.t̬i/
a form of energy that can be produced in several ways and that provides power to devices that create light, ...
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provider
noun[C]
uk
/prəˈvaɪ.dər/us
/prəˈvaɪ.dɚ/
someone who ...
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(Definition ofelectricityandproviderfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofelectricity provider

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Theelectricityproviderwas criticized for not cutting the energy in summer, so that people could make plans for winter.
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Electricityproviderswitching is difficult once the consumer is in one of these contracts, unless they are close to the end of a fixed price contract.
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Eskom is the state-ownedelectricityprovider.
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Here electricity providers are required to disclose to the final consumer the composition of the energy mix supplied in the bill and in advertising materials.
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However, there is no similar control on electricity providers.
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Overall, electricity providers may not want customers to use less energy due to the loss of profit.
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In the past, standby power was largely a non-issue for users, electricity providers, manufacturers, and government regulators.
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Reliability councils were formed to establish standards, share information, and improve coordination between electricity providers.
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Most electricity providers have maximum flicker limits that they try to meet for domestic customers.
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This form of enhanced, two-way communication would allow electricity providers to pay consumers to use less electricity.
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