kailan gumagamit ka ng kuryente ay mahalaga magkano electricity you use. Most electricity users are now on a Time-of-Use (TOU) rate plan to support the state’s transition to cleaner energy while maintaining energy reliability. This plan helps reduce carbon emissions by decreasing fossil fuel resources and increasing solar resources.
Ano ang plano sa rate ng TOU?
Compared to tiered rates, TOU pricing more accurately reflects the cost of electricity at the time you consume it. It means that electricity costs depend on the time of day. During evening hours, when electric demand goes up as we turn on our lights and cook dinner, higher (peak) prices for energy are charged. During daytime hours, when consumption and demand are lower, lower (off-peak) prices for energy are charged.
Ano ang pakinabang ng TOU?
The TOU rate plan encourages you to use electricity when demand is lower and power is cheaper. It helps to alleviate strain on the electric grid during peak times. TOU rates support a cleaner power grid by encouraging energy use when renewable resources are more readily available. Solar production typically peaks in the early afternoon, and wind energy peaks in the evening. Energy demand tends to spike 4−9 p.m., when renewable energy resources aren’t at their highest production. Without energy conservation during this time, fossil fuel power plants are more likely to be switched on.
Paano nakikinabang ang TOU sa kapaligiran?
Ang mga rate ng TOU ay nakikinabang sa kapaligiran sa pamamagitan ng paghikayat sa iyo na ilipat ang iyong paggamit ng kuryente sa mga oras ng araw kung kailan ang solar energy ay madaling makuha at malayo sa mga oras na ang grid ay kadalasang pinapagana ng mga fossil fuel. Ang pagpapalit ng iyong pangunahing pagkonsumo ng kuryente sa labas ng 4−9 pm peak ay nangangahulugan na mas kaunting pangangailangan para sa pagbuo ng fossil fuel sa mga oras na mataas ang demand. Kung maaari mong ilipat ang iyong load sa mga oras ng tanghali (12−4 pm), maaari mong linisin ang paglalaba, magluto ng hapunan, at palamigin ang iyong tahanan gamit ang enerhiya na karamihan ay gawa mula sa solar at iba pang nababagong pinagkukunan.
Ang pagbabawas ng paggamit ng fossil fuel ay nagpapabuti sa mga resulta sa kapaligiran at kalusugan, kabilang ang:
- Mas mahusay na kalidad ng hangin, lalo na sa mga komunidad na malapit sa fossil fuel power plant
- Nabawasan ang mga rate ng hika at iba pang mga sakit sa baga at puso
- Lowered greenhouse gas emissions, which cause climate change
Makakatipid ka ba ng pera sa mga rate ng TOU?
Absolutely! Customers on a TOU rate plan can benefit from lower rates by shifting their energy consumption to off-peak hours. Running major appliances like your washer and dryer during lower-priced, off-peak hours is a simple way to reduce your bill. When you use electricity during peak hours, consider making small adjustments like raising the temperature on your thermostat to 78 degrees in the warmer months or unplugging appliances that you aren’t using. You can also load your dishwasher or washing machine so that they’re ready to run later in the evening or during the daytime. Not only will you lower your bill, but you will also support California’s clean energy future.
Ano ang maaari kong gawin upang mapababa ang aking singil sa plano ng TOU?
Small adjustments can make it easy to lower your bill with a TOU rate.
- Precool your home so that you don’t need to use air-conditioning during peak hours (4− 9 p.m.).
- Run major appliances (dishwasher, washing machine, and dryer) before 4 p.m. or after 9 p.m.
- Wait to charge your electric car until after 9 p.m.
- Skip the oven and opt for a refreshing salad, especially on hot summer nights.
- Implement kahusayan ng enerhiya upgrades that reduce your usage overall. Easy upgrades include adding insulation, swapping out old light bulbs, and cleaning your air filters.
- Avoid electricity entirely. Consider line drying your clothes, going for a walk or a picnic during peak hours, or trying a hobby that doesn’t require electricity.
Learn more tips on how to save money and support a cleaner power grid.
