Timing is Everything
Timing is everything, even when it comes to electricity. Due to supply and demand, lower rates are available during periods of reduced usage. The cost of electricity is higher when the demand is higher and the generation cost is higher.
Under Time of Use rate (TOU), you are responsible to manage your usage during certain periods of the day to have the potential to save on your bill. You can manage your usage by adding timers or using smart devices on appliances to operate during off-peak times (low demand periods/low cost) compared to the on-peak times (high periods of demand/high cost) to achieve saving potential.
TOU Schedule
Summer On-Peak (June-September) Weekdays: 2:00 PM-8:00 PM Off-Peak: All other times
Non-Summer On-Peak (October-May) Weekdays: 6:00 AM-9:00 AM and 4:00 PM-8:00 PM Off-Peak: All other times
Monthly Rate
Distribution Charges $0.08100 First 800 kWh $0.06800 Over 800 kWh Availability Charges Apply
Generation & Transmission Charges Summer On-Peak: $0.31426 Non-Summer On-Peak: $0.22633 Off-Peak: $0.03484
Is TOU for me?
- Do you have a residential service?
- Is your service permanent and year-round?
- Do the off-peak hours for electricity usage fit your lifestyle?
- Do you have electric heat?
- Do you have an electric water heater, dehumidifier, dryer or other high energy use items that you could control?
- Do you agree to take the TOU rate for at least 12 months?
If you answered yes to the above questions, call us at 800-343-2259.
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