Comments on: Is it true that electricity is charged at a lower rate at night?

By: Oldwhiteguy2earth

Oldwhiteguy2earth — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:13:59 +0000

Most consumers don’t have time-of-day billing rates. The electric companies would like to do that however. Look on your bill – that will tell you that there are tiered rates for total KWH in a month, but not time of day.
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By: Lance

Lance — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:00:59 +0000

You'll need a two-rated meter. It's much cheaper at night for about 7hrs, but the day-time rate is dearer. Overall you'll pay more unless you have night storage heating.
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By: old man

old man — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:51:59 +0000

i don't think that's true because u have a meter outside that runs and keeps track overall what u use. they read the meter once a month to see how much overall u use. that is what they bill u. now it does help conserve energy and keep down the cost of electricity overall for everyone because it is easier for them to produce electricity during these hours when demand on the system is not as great.
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By: Louise R

Louise R — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:03:59 +0000

Some companies do charge a lower rate at night but not all.Check with your provider.
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By: john313181

john313181 — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:21:59 +0000

its not cheaper if you are on an ordinary day tarrif, however if you have night storage heaters.or economy storage heaters and a two rate( 2 dial) meter then your power will be cheaper at night ,the time for the cheap rate varies from supply company and area you live in
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By: THE GAME DUDE

THE GAME DUDE — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:36:59 +0000

its not in the day and in the night electricityis the same dnt forgetthis is govermentnot dick and dom
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By: junaidi71

junaidi71 — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:53:59 +0000

This statement is false, because the electric meter that exist at your house or any one’s house is not programmed to do this, but it is true –in general- that electric consumption will be less from 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
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By: AWOL

AWOL — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:30:59 +0000

Tall Paul is right… but you would have to contact the electricity company to see which tariff you are on, as there is no point in being on the tarriff for storage heaters if you don’t use them. Conact the company to make sure you are on the optimum tarriff, and shop around a bit, as prices can vary massively – for example British gas cost me about £15 a month more than the hydro – big difference!!
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By: sexilatina

sexilatina — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:14:59 +0000

funny….never heard of this…kinda like peak and off peak times for long distance…now that u asked that i wish we could have unlimited usage for one set price like phone companies do now….
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By: Avarice.

Avarice. — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:06:59 +0000

It always depends on how much current you drag.
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