Smart grid technology, including so-called smart appliances, have the ability to help consumers cut their electricity use and shave their utility bills--but only if three pieces fall into place, according to AHAM. Those include time-of-use electricity rates, open communications standards, and products that let consumers retain full control of their home appliances.
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They need to expain why peak rates matter. We all use the energy we need when we need it. Using it at peak or off peak it's all the same to us consumers.
Why it matters to utilities is that if they can create uniform demand they will need less, peak only generation facilites which saves them capital costs. Lower capital costs tranlsates to lower generation costs and that can result in lower rates overall.
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