Home energy storage to avoid peak hours

Why should you choose a home energy storage system?

With independence from the utility grid, you can avoid the inconvenience of outages without sacrificing your daily routines. Most home energy storage systems provide partial backup power during outages. These smaller systems support critical loads, like the refrigerator, internet, and some lights.

Should you use electricity during peak or off-peak times?

Some utility companies offer time-of-use plans, where using electricity during peak hours will cost more but using it during off-peak times will cost significantly less. This can save you money by running appliances like your dishwasher or washing machine during off hours if you have the convenience of being able to make that happen.

How do you protect your home during peak temperatures?

During peak extremes, you may be asked by your utility to conserve energy. Doing your part can help prevent the need for involuntary curtailment and/or brown outs, which can hit vulnerable populations including children and the elderly hardest. Pre-cool Pre-cool your home during off-peak hours before temperatures rise.

Should you reduce energy use during peak times?

Reducing energy use during peak times can have a beneficial effect on electric rates over time because it can avoid the need for your utility to ramp up an additional power plant or to buy more expensive power from the market. And, if you are on time-based rates, it can more immediately impact on your pocketbook.

What are peak hours in a time-of-use electricity plan?

In a time-of-use electricity plan, peak hours -- sometimes referred to as on-peak hours -- are the hours of the day when electricity demand is the highest. During this time, you will be paying the highest amount per kilowatt-hour used.

What are the benefits of reducing electricity consumption during peak hours?

These may include non-essential lighting, HVAC systems in unoccupied areas, water heaters during peak demand periods, or any non-urgent electrical equipment.For businesses, cutting consumption for non-critical loads during peak hours can lead to significant cost savings by capitalizing on lower electricity rates during off-peak times.