How can I reduce my electric usage during peak times?

How can I reduce my electric usage during peak times?

Lowering or raising your thermostat, avoiding laundry, dishwasher and oven use during peak-times will help. Additional savings recommendations will be available after using the Green Button program in the Smarthub portal to download your usage data and run a time of use report.

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    • How do I sign up for Time of Day billing?

      Members choosing to move to the Time of Day (TOD) rate will be required to sign an agreement to participate for one full year. That is because the amount of savings changes in winter and summer months due to demand so the total savings is determined ...

    • How can I calculate my potential savings on the Time of Use rate?

      Use the Time-of-Day Calculator in SmartHub to see potential savings. This tool will analyze your last 12 months usage to let you know if you have the potential to save and how much. If you are not sure, we recommend a trial period of shifting power ...

    • What are the seasonal rates/times for Time of Day billing?

      Summer Peak months are April- October Peak Time is 3:00 pm- 7:00 pm Peak Rate is 29.70 ¢/KWh Off-Peak Rate is 7.41 ¢/kWh Winter Peak months are November – March Winter Peak Time is 6:00 am – 9:00 am Peak Rate is 37.04 ¢/KWh Off-Peak Rate is 7.41 ...

    • Does Time of Day billing require a special meter?

      No. The meter installed on your home is already providing half-hour data. Our power line carried communication system makes the TOD rate possible.