“Most people don’t plan to fail, they fail to plan.” You’ve probably heard this famous quote before because it applies to all aspects of life. It can also apply to lowering your utility bills and decreasing your energy consumption. By participating in our free Energy Planner program, you can have more control over how much money you spend – as well as how much energy you’re using, when you’re using it, and on what.
What is an Energy Planner?
Energy Planner is a variable price program that lets you take advantage of lower rates.
It works by having a sliding scale which goes from Low (cheaper price) to Medium, High, and Critical (the most expensive). You can make the most of the Low and Medium prices 87 percent of the time – you just have to plan ahead and know when the price switches to the higher bracket.
The higher prices are active during peak times – when demand for electricity is at its highest. By avoiding these times, you’ll be able to cut back on energy costs. Prices will change depending on the time of year.
How Do I Save?
In order to realize significant savings for your budget, you should plan your energy usage around the time of day when the Low and Medium price levels are active. Of course you can’t always avoid using electricity – things like your fridge and freezer will need to stay on at all times. What you can do is cut down on using your larger appliances that take up a lot of energy (for example, your washing machine and dishwasher) at peak times. By ensuring you plan ahead you’ll be able to maximize your savings.
To learn more about Energy Planner and Tampa Electric’s other energy-saving programs, schedule a free Energy Audit today.
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