Critical Peak Pricing Program

All summer long, you get an 18% lower rate for 19 hours each weekday and all weekend.

For this low rate, we'll let you know when Energy Savings Event days are. On these days you should use less electricity between 2-6 p.m.

Good For You If:

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You want to maximize savings by paying close attention to electricity use

When you agree to participate, you'll get an 18% discount on your electricity use for 19 hours a day on weekdays and all weekend long. In exchange, you will be charged $1 per kWh during Energy Savings Events.

You can watch closely for alerts about summer Energy Savings Events

You will be notified by text or email the day before an Energy Savings Event occurs. Get ready to take action when you receive these alerts.

You are confident you can shift electricity use during Energy Savings Events

Manage how much you are spending on energy during events by shifting as much electricity use as possible to the morning or later in the evening.

How It Works

You help conserve energy by temporarily shifting or reducing electricity use on select Energy Savings Event days in the summer. There will be no more than 14 events per summer. Each event typically lasts 4 hours.
For any electricity used during event hours, you will be charged $1 per kWh between the hours of 2 – 6 p.m. So, the more you shift your electric use out of those 4 hours, the more you’ll save.
In the days following the event, we’ll send your energy use report. You’ll see how much you saved by reducing energy use on the most critical days of the year.

Simple Ways to Shift Electricity Use

Adjust Your Air Conditioning

In the morning, pre-cool your home at 2-3 degrees lower than normal. Then, just before 2 p.m., set your thermostat 3-5 degrees higher than normal. Or install a smart thermostat to help schedule changes for you.

Postpone Chores

Do the dishes and laundry before 2 p.m. or after 6 p.m., or wait until the weekend.

Use a Smart Plug

Plug electronic devices into a smart plug to prevent them from consuming more energy even when they’re off or in standby mode. Schedule your smart plug to turn off devices during event hours.

Enroll Now, Save All Summer Long

Reducing or shifting your electric use away from 2 – 6 p.m. on event days saves money and conserves energy during the most critical hours on the hottest days of the year. When you enroll you earn a discount on your electric rate for the remaining 19 hours a day on weekdays and all weekend long during the summer.

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