What are peak usage times for electricity?
Peak Hours hours are when electricity demand is the highest, you pay the highest amount per kWh. In the summer, these hours are typically from 10:00 am- 8:00 pm during weekdays. In the winter, these peak hours are typically around 7:00 am to 11:00 am and 5:00 am to 9:00 pm.
What are the off-peak hours for electricity in Ontario?
On weekdays, between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m., which is considered off-peak hours, hydro rates are 8.2 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh), whereas at mid-peak hours, usually on weekday afternoons (from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.), rates are much higher (11.3 cents/kWh).
What hours should you avoid electricity?
The state is not asking Californians to not use energy, change their lifestyles or turn their schedules upside down. Instead, it is encouraging Californians to efficiently use power between the hours of 4 to 9PM.
How are time of use rate plans work?
Time-of-Use rate plans are based on how much energy you use and when you use it. By shifting some electricity usage to times when costs are less and demand is down, you can lower your bill and support a healthier environment. Explore Time-of-Use Rate Plans Time-of-Use (Peak Pricing 4 – 9 p.m.
How are time of use rates set in Ontario?
TOU rates fluctuate to reflect the fact that the cost to provide electricity changes throughout the day according to provincial supply and demand. TOU rates are set by the Ontario Energy Board. For Time-of-Use Pricing and Tiered Pricing, Alectra Utilities passes this cost through to you, without mark-up, and pays it directly to our suppliers.
What are peak and off peak electricity rates?
Your electricity bill may also divide your charges into peak and off-peak usage. Some common peak times include: Another Peak and Off-Peak Schedule: (Where red = peak times, yellow = mid-peak, & green = off-peak)
How does time of use affect TOU rates?
With TOU rates, you pay according to the time of day and day of the week you use electricity. TOU rates fluctuate to reflect the fact that the cost to provide electricity changes throughout the day according to provincial supply and demand.