Section 2(1)(n) in The Delhi Electricity Supply Code And Performance Standards Regulations, 2007
(n)"Connected load" means aggregate of the manufactures rating of all energy consuming devices in the consumers premises, which can be simultaneously used. This shall not include the load of spare plug, sockets, load exclusively installed for fire fighting purposes. Only heating or cooling apparatus shall be taken into account as per prevailing season (1st April to 30th September for cooling use and 1st October to 31st March for heating use).