چه زمانی شما به اندازه مصرف برق اهمیت دارید چقدر electricity you use. Most electricity users are on a طرح نرخ Time-of-Use (TOU), which supports the state’s transition to cleaner energy while maintaining energy reliability. TOU rates help reduce carbon emissions by decreasing the need for fossil fuel resources and increasing the usage of solar and other renewable resources.
طرح نرخ TOU چیست؟
Compared to tiered rates, TOU pricing more accurately reflects the cost of electricity at the time you consume it. When electric demand is high, higher (peak) prices for energy are charged. During hours when consumption and demand are lower, lower (off-peak) prices for energy are charged. For small and medium businesses, this rate varies based on the time of year.
Most businesses experience peak rates from 4−9 p.m. every day including weekends and holidays. Older rate plans still offer peak times from 12−6 p.m. Monday through Friday except holidays. Switching to a new rate plan with an evening peak could help your business save money. Log in to your PG&E account with one of the following links to determine which rate plan you’re on and see personalized rate comparisons:
مزیت TOU چیست؟
The TOU pricing structure encourages you to use electricity when demand is lower and power is cheaper. This helps to alleviate strain on the electric grid during peak times. TOU rates also support a cleaner power grid by encouraging energy use during times when renewables are abundant. Solar production typically peaks in the early afternoon, and wind energy peaks in the evening. Energy demand tends to spike from 4−9 p.m., when renewable energy resources aren’t at their highest production. Without energy conservation during this time, polluting fossil fuel power plants are more likely to be switched on.
TOU چگونه به محیط زیست سود می‌رساند؟
نرخ‌های TOU با تشویق شما به تغییر مصرف برق به زمان‌هایی از روز که انرژی خورشیدی به راحتی در دسترس است و دور از زمان‌هایی که شبکه برق عمدتاً توسط سوخت‌های فسیلی تغذیه می‌شود، به نفع محیط زیست هستند. تغییر مصرف عمده برق شما به خارج از اوج مصرف ۴ تا ۹ بعد از ظهر به این معنی است که در ساعات اوج مصرف، نیاز کمتری به تولید سوخت فسیلی وجود دارد. اگر بتوانید بار خود را به ساعات ظهر (۱۲ تا ۴ بعد از ظهر) منتقل کنید، می‌توانید با انرژی تولید شده عمدتاً از انرژی خورشیدی و سایر منابع تجدیدپذیر، لباس‌های شسته شده، شام بپزید و خانه خود را خنک کنید.
کاهش مصرف سوخت‌های فسیلی، پیامدهای زیست‌محیطی و بهداشتی را بهبود می‌بخشد، از جمله:
کیفیت بهتر هوا، به ویژه در جوامعی که در نزدیکی نیروگاه‌های سوخت فسیلی قرار دارند
کاهش میزان آسم و سایر بیماری‌های ریوی و قلبی
Lower greenhouse gas emissions, which cause climate change
آیا نرخ‌های TOU می‌توانند در هزینه‌های شما صرفه‌جویی کنند؟
Absolutely! When you‘re on a TOU rate plan, you can benefit from lower rates by shifting your energy consumption to off-peak hours. Not only will you lower your bill, but you will also support California’s clean energy future.
برای کاهش هزینه طرح TOU چه کاری می‌توانم انجام دهم؟
Small adjustments can make it easy to lower your bill with a TOU rate plan.
- Run major appliances (dishwashers, washers, dryers, ovens) before 4 p.m. or after 9 p.m.
- When you use electricity during peak hours, make small adjustments like raising the temperature on your thermostat to 78 degrees in the warmer months, using natural lighting from windows, and unplugging appliances that you aren’t using.
- Implement energy efficiency upgrades that reduce your usage overall. Easy upgrades include adding insulation, swapping out old light bulbs, and cleaning your air filters.
MCE چگونه می‌تواند کمک کند؟
For businesses, MCE offers programs to reduce your carbon footprint and help lower your energy consumption and your bill.
- ما Strategic Energy Management program can help you reduce your energy usage by 3−15% by implementing operational changes that can save you money.
- MCE ها Commercial Energy Efficiency program offers rebates for energy savings measures that further lower your bill.
How can I help my employees learn about TOU rates?
Most residential customers are now transitioned to a TOU rate. Help your employees conserve energy by encouraging smart energy practices at work and at home. For example, for employees who drive an EV, take advantage of MCE’s EV charging station program to offer EV charging for your employees at work. This rebate program encourages EV charging during the middle of the day when solar energy is readily available, shifting load out of peak hours.
