load shedding

Noun

 * 1) The process by which an electric utility cuts power to some customers in response to a shortage of available electricity.
 * 2)  The process of minimizing usage of electrical power by powering down nonessential equipment following an electrical generation failure, or to reduce the risk of an electrical fire in certain situations.
 * 3) The postponement of payment of less important bills because of financial problems.
 * 1) The postponement of payment of less important bills because of financial problems.
 * 1) The postponement of payment of less important bills because of financial problems.