By using energy more efficiently, businesses like yours can save money while reducing strain on the electricity grid.
Our electricity comes from many different sources like wind, gas, and nuclear power. When lots of people use electricity at the same time, like in the morning or evening, we need more power. To make this extra power, we often use gas-powered plants. The electricity we use during these busy times is less environmentally friendly. This is because we burn more gas to make the extra power we need, which releases more carbon into the air.
Just like traffic congestion, electricity has peak and off-peak hours. During peak times, when demand is high, energy is more expensive, because it costs more to produce more. Off-peak hours generally fall during the night, though exact times can vary by provider. During off-peak hours, electricity is cheaper due to lower demand on the grid.
Peak Hours:
Weekdays, 4 PM – 8 PM
Off-Peak Hours:
Late night, early morning, weekends
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Time of Use tariffs reward businesses for shifting their energy consumption to off-peak hours. Instead of paying a flat rate, your business can access cheaper electricity when demand is lower—saving money while reducing pressure on the grid.
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