Using electricity outside of these peak times reduces AMP’s costs (both distribution equipment costs and energy costs) and passes savings along to customers in discounted hours. than customers without EVs.ĪMP is offering an incentive to EV customers to use less electricity during the peak hours of the day. They tend to have a higher electricity usage between the peak times of 5-9 p.m. Why was this rate designed for EV customers?ĮV customers, who can plug in their vehicles at various times, have a significant amount of electricity usage that can be shifted to other times of the day. The online application form is available here. For all hours of the day on weekends and holidays, the rate will be 13.86 cents per kilowatt-hour.For all other hours on weekdays, the rate will be 13.86 cents per kilowatt-hour.on weekdays (non-holidays), they will pay 50 cents per kilowatt-hour. TOU rate plans encourage customers to shift electricity usage to the times of day when electricity demand is lower.īy shifting some usage, such as charging your EV during off-peak hours, you may benefit from lower pricing and have more control over your electric bill.ĮV customers who opt in to enroll in this optional rate will be charged two different prices depending on when they use electricity. Customers who are eligible for the rate program may benefit from lower pricing and have more control over their electric bills.
Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) launched an optional time-of-use (TOU) rate plan for electric vehicle (EV) owners on July 1, 2021.
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