Rate Switch · Step 3 of 5
Rate Plan Comparison
See exactly what time-of-use pricing would cost you — with the math, not just the sales pitch.
your current plan
Flat Rate (current)
Pay the same rate per kWh no matter when you use it.
$138/mo
15.0¢/kWh flat · 920 kWh/mo
Sample · Austin Energy blended rate
alternative: time-of-use plan
Time-of-Use (Austin Energy Value TOU)
Cheaper off-peak (nights + weekends), higher on-peak. Rewards shifting laundry, dishes, EV charging to off-hours.
On-peak rate
22.0¢/kWh
Off-peak rate
9.0¢/kWh
Peak window
Mon–Fri 2 pm – 8 pm (Jun–Sep) or 6 am – 10 am + 6 pm – 10 pm (Oct–May)
$125/mo
saves $13/mo
adjust: what % of your usage falls in on-peak hours?
5% on-peak (almost no peak use)35% on-peak80% on-peak (heavy peak use)
On-peak usage322 kWh × 22.0¢$71
Off-peak usage598 kWh × 9.0¢$54
Total TOU coston-peak + off-peak$125/mo
how does time-of-use pricing work?
RECOMMENDATION
At your current on-peak usage pattern (35%), switching to time-of-use saves approximately $13/mo. Contact Austin Energy to request the rate change — no equipment needed. Modeled · usage profile estimate