This is a great tip! Head on over to read Early Bird Mom’s post on one simple change they made that is saving them around $75 on every electric bill.
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I know when I lived in California we had different rates at night vs. Day use. We did all our laundry after 9 pm cause it was cheaper! 🙂
No energy choice in Utah…
Be careful if you do switch over. Where I live, National Grid will allow you to make smaller payments if you do get behind on your bill. But if you switch to a another energy company, they will not allow you to make those smaller payments
Many cities and municiaplities do not offer this choice, but every cunty seat in this country must provide customers that opportunity to learn what are peak and non-peak hours for consumption. I requested this from my local power co-op, and was then able to see that later in the week, from 7-12 am nightly power premiums were less in price, so I adjusted my washing, drying, dish-washing, and vacuuming to this time. I also found out the same schedule from my city managers office, in terms of out city water department, and adjusted watering for my garden to Sunday’s and Wednesday’s, as the water was nearly 20% less in premiums on non-peak times. With just these two changes, I was able to save over $400.00 last year!
County seat^
Wow – I think I have to try what you just did!
Thanks for sharing!
Lea
I want to know what cities allow the choice? I don’t know any in my state. Great option for those that do though.
On the site there is a link that shows which state has other energy options and which don’t.