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Exploring Electricity Pricing: Are Alternatives to Flat-Rate Plans Worth It?

Energy Policy Now

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Understanding Time-of-Use Pricing and Its Complexities

This chapter explores the widespread implementation of time-of-use (TOU) and the less common critical peak pricing (CPP) programs by utility companies in the U.S. It warns against the potential pitfalls of increasing complexity in TOU designs, which could confuse consumers instead of enhancing service.

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