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Saving BIG with Time of Use Rates

(This page is for customers using electricity in Phoenix and suburbs only)

Both Arizona Public Service Company and Salt River Project offer what is called time of use rates  (TOU), for residential customers. Whether you are planning a new home or just wish to cut your electric bill, this is the way to do it.

TOU rates allow you to reduce your electric bill by offering less expensive electricity during low usage or "off peak" hours. During this time, the power is less than half of what you are paying now. The more you use off peak, the more you save.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How will my save if my A/C runs during the day?
This where our patented RBS Chip really shine (click here for info) . By sub cooling your home (setting temp at 72-74 degrees or as cold as you can stand it), at night during less expensive off peak times, you can shift most of your air conditioning needs to off peak periods. The RBS Chip keeps the heat from entering your home during the day.   In short, you will be cooling your home for less than half of what you are paying now.

But will sub cooling really work?
Don't take our word for it, here is just one of our very satisfied and comfortable customers taking advantage of Time of Use rates and RBS Chips:
"After having the RBS Chip installed in our attic, we have been able to shut our air conditioning off at noon and coast until 7pm. On the hottest day of the summer, the upstairs is still 79 degrees even though the a/c has been off for nine hours! Also, before the radiant barrier was installed on the garage door, the garage was terribly hot and the freezer ran continuously. Doing laundry was miserable! Now the garage is comfortable and the freezer cycles on and off as it should. I wish I would have installed this years ago! We were warned that the power company would try and persuade us not to purchase radiant barrier but rather add more insulation. This is true. Our neighbors had more insulation added with negligible results. This is the best investment I have ever made!"
Framed, 2400sq. ft. two story home, pitched roof, west orientation, dual pane glass

Deborah Carpenter, Phoenix, AZ

What about the lights? Television? Computers?
Just use your lights as usual although you may wish to view the selection of compact flourescents light bulbs at Home Depot.   Or consider a Tubular skylight. Still, the biggest users of energy in your home are the Heat Pump, Water Heater and Clothes Dryer.
Second energy tip: Rather than run the dishwasher when the dishes are dirty, wait until 9pm and let it run at night. Dishwashers have a heating element which uses a fair amount of electricity. Just get in the habit of using more energy off peak and you will see a significant reduction in your electric bill.

Can anyone get these rates?
Yes, both SRP and APS have them available and they are free.  For SRP Time of Use, specify the "Two Period Plan".  You can reach the SRP service line at: 236-8888.  For APS, call 371-7171.  Ask either for a rate card and last years annual consumption history. . . both are free.

I don't understand all the benefits, how can I have someone come out to my home?
Contact one of our energy auditors at 602- 789-1699 for an in home NRG Audittm

If you are planning to build a new home, find out how you can build energy efficiency into your new home using our OPERA House (On Peak Energy Reduction Architecture) plan.  Our first OPERA house costs less than $240 PER YEAR to heat and cool.  OPERA House II uses 92% off peak power, has never had the heat pump run one minute during expensive on peak times and is very comfortable.  The highest cooling bill to date was $45 and it takes between $2 and $3 dollars per month to keep it comfortable during winter.

If you would like to save money every month on your SRP bill with TOU rates, click here

APS customers click here
 

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Questions? Call us: 602-867-3176