is electricity cheaper at night?

Question

is electricity cheaper at night?

Answer 1

No, it not true at all.

Answer 2

no.....its never like that........its the same everytime

Answer 3

no absolutely not

Answer 4

In some area's Electrical power stations offer a cheaper rate on electrical energy when the need is not in it's peak. At night there is less demand for electricity due to business's during the day demanding huge amounts of electrical power. However the rate charged for electricity does not automatically drop at night. You must first get in touch with your power station to make sure you or they have a plan that is in use for your area.

Answer 5

In my opinion,....electricity is never cheap.

Answer 6

no it has the same rate as it is in the morning.

Answer 7

Well it really depends:

a) Do you have an electic hot water service? If yes, then continue - if not then no.

b) If your house was built within the last 12 years - you will most likely have an off peak tarrif....

Answer 8

No, the electric company asks that people do laundry, run dishwashers, etc. in the evening, because those aren't peak times and it doesn't put such a strain on the grid.



It costs the same.

Answer 9

I think electricity has peak hours like our cell phones. I think the best thing to do is to call your electric company. Your friend might be right! =)

Answer 10

The answer is yes, for some people, depending on the electirc company or coop they purchase from. Often companies that acquire their power from hydro electric sources offer a discounted rate (expecially in rural areas) for use of electricity during off peak hours.



Hydro electric power is much less flexible than other sources (such as opposed to coal or oil fired) when it comes to output. You can't simply shut the dam off. This means a consistant production of electricity every hour of the day... Unfortunately this results in the need to produce more power during peak times, and an excess of power during off hours. More power is supplied by burning fossil fuels to produce energy, however any excess power that is produced is lost, as we have no efficient way to store electricity, expecially in large amounts. So by offering discounted rates for usage in non peak times, Electric companies spend less on fossil fuels during peak hours, and make money on electricity that would normally go to waste during off hours...



For an example of a company that offers such services check out Utah Power.... here is the link to "Tim of Day" rate plan for their service area in Idaho... http://www.utahpower.net/Article/Article51343.html