The sum of the ratings of the electricity consuming apparatus connected to a generating system.
Connecting rod
Rod which is a link connecting reciprocating parts and rotating parts, of a machine, for example the crankshaft and piston of an automobile, with the rod having a pinned connection at one end and the free end rotating around the pin. The reciprocating motion of the piston within the cylinder is sent to the crankshaft, which allows it to rotate.
Connection charge
An amount paid by a customer for being connected to an electricity supplier's transmission and distribution system.
Connector
Device used to join an electrical wire to a piece of equipment or another wire or any device that joins two objects.
Connector plate
Steel plate, which joins structural parts such as a truss to a wall.
Connector, pressure
Also referred to as a wire nut or solderless connector, this device, often made of plastic, joins two or more stripped electrical wires together, by twisting, without the need for soldering. The tapered spring or threads in a wire nut hold the ends of the wires that are to be joined.
Consent
Permitting an action to occur.
Consent judgment
The binding, written agreement between two parties to have a judgment entered into court records.
Consequential damage
Damages incurred as the result of the effects of a party's breach of responsibility or contract and usually result in financial compensation.
Conservation
To reduce or avoid the consumption of a resource or commodity.
