How to determine if TOU is right for me?

Review your energy usage to see if Time of Use might be right for you. To get the most out of our Time of Use Rate, you must reduce your electricity use during on-peak periods and/or shift that use to off-peak periods. Before you enroll, implement changes and track your usage in your SmartHub account, to see what kind of difference a Time of Use Rate would make for your household.

SmartHub Desktop Instructions

  1. Log in to SmartHub
  2. Click on “Usage” then “Average Usage”
  3. Drop down Interval option to “Time of Day”
  4. Select a date to view hour-by-hour usage

screenshot showing Average Usage screen in SmartHub

SmartHub Mobile App Instructions

  1. Log in to SmartHub mobile app
  2. Click on “Usage”
    SmartHub app screenshot highlighting Usage icon
  3. Choose and click on the usage period you would like to view
    screenshot showing usage options
  4. If you choose “This Week’s Usage” or “Last Week’s Usage” you will then click on the day to view the hourly details.
    screeshot showing usage graphs

Items to consider when monitoring your usage in SmartHub:

  • Note when your energy use is highest
  • Are you using the most energy during peak hours Monday-Friday (mornings 7 to 10 a.m./evenings 5 to 8 p.m.)?
  • Or is your use concentrated during off-peak hours or weekends?
  • Ask: Would your usage habits help you avoid peak rates?