何时 您使用电力的方式与 多少 electricity you use. Most electricity users are now on a Time-of-Use （TOU）费率计划 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.
什么是 TOU 费率计划？
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.
TOU 有什么好处？
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.
TOU 如何造福环境？
TOU 费率鼓励您将用电时间从电网主要由化石燃料供电的时段转移到太阳能随时可用的时段，从而有利于环保。将您的主要用电量转移到下午 4-9 点的用电高峰之外，意味着在高需求时段对化石燃料发电的需求减少。如果能将负荷转移到中午时段（中午 12 点至下午 4 点），您就可以利用主要由太阳能和其他可再生能源产生的能源洗衣服、做晚饭和给家里降温。
减少化石燃料的使用可改善环境和健康状况，包括
- 改善空气质量，尤其是化石燃料发电厂附近社区的空气质量
- 降低哮喘及其他肺部和心脏疾病的发病率
- Lowered greenhouse gas emissions, which cause climate change
TOU 费率能为您省钱吗？
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.
如何降低 TOU 计划的账单？
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 能源效率 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.
