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A time-of-use plan could help you save money.
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Every month, the plan comparison on your APS bill shows which plan is best for your budget. Based on your energy usage history, you could be saving money on one of two time-of-use plans: Time-of-Use 4pm-7pm Weekdays or Time-of-Use 4pm-7pm Weekdays with Demand Charge. We’re here to answer your questions, so you can feel comfortable switching to the plan that’s been shown to help you save.
Can I save just by switching?
If your Monthly Plan Comparison shows that you would have saved money on one of our time-of-use plans, you'll probably save money just by switching. Here's why: Your lowest-cost plan is based on your energy usage history. If you keep using energy the same way, you're likely to save on energy costs on a time-of-use plan.
That said, there are things you can do to save even more money on these plans because of how they work. Time-of-use plans offer lower rates to customers who can shift their energy use to hours outside of 4pm-7pm, Monday through Friday. Let’s take a closer look.
The Fixed Energy Charge Plan
On the Fixed Energy Charge plan, the rate you pay stays the same year-round, no matter when you use energy.* Customers on this plan are assigned to a tier annually based on their average monthly energy use.
| Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Tier 3 |
|---|---|---|
Average monthly energy use of 600 kWh or less: 12.925¢/kWh |
Average monthly energy use of 601-999 kWh: 14.052¢/kWh |
Average monthly energy use of 1,000 kWh or more: 15.418¢/kWh |
Time-of-use plans
On a time-of-use plan, you’ll pay different rates for energy at certain times, which means there are more opportunities to save.* During on-peak hours, you’ll pay more for energy, but during all other hours, you’ll pay less. On-peak hours are 4pm-7pm on weekdays.
The Time-of-Use 4pm-7pm Weekdays with Demand Charge plan also has a monthly demand charge for your one hour of highest energy usage during on-peak hours. During off-peak hours, it offers the lowest rates of any plan.
| Time-of-Use 4pm-7pm Weekdays | Time-of-Use 4pm-7pm Weekdays with Demand Charge | |
|---|---|---|
| On-Peak Rates* | Summer: 34.396¢/kWh Winter: 32.543¢/kWh |
Summer: 14.227¢/kWh Winter: 9.932¢/kWh |
| Demand Charge* | -- | Summer: $19.585/kW Winter: $13.747/kW |
Opportunities to save
Off-peak hours: any time before 4pm and after 7pm on weekdays, and all weekend long, energy rates are lower.
| Time-of-Use 4pm-7pm Weekdays | Time-of-Use 4pm-7pm Weekdays with Demand Charge | |
|---|---|---|
| Off-Peak Rates* | Summer: 12.345¢/kWh Winter: 12.351¢/kWh |
Summer: 5.943¢/kWh Winter: 5.938¢/kWh |
On off-peak holidays, you’ll save with off-peak rates all day long. Both time-of-use plans offer more than 10 off-peak holidays, including Thanksgiving and Christmas.
In the winter months (November-April bills), you’ll get super off-peak hours when rates are even lower. During these hours, from 10am-3pm on weekdays (excluding off-peak holidays), you’ll pay just 3.495¢ per kWh.*
| Time-of-Use 4pm-7pm Weekdays | Time-of-Use 4pm-7pm Weekdays with Demand Charge | |
| Super Off-Peak Rates* | 3.495¢/kWh | 3.495¢/kWh |
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Your Monthly Plan Comparison makes it easy
You don’t have to guess which plan would have saved you the most money, just look for the Monthly Plan Comparison on your bill. The tool uses your energy usage history to calculate how much you would have paid on different plans, then shows you the cheapest one. That’s how we know a time-of-use plan could help you save.
3 reasons to give time-of-use a try
- If you decide you want to switch back to your current plan later, you can.
- If you’re on the Energy Support Program, you can change plans and keep your discount, and likely save even more money.
- If you’re on Budget Billing, you can change plans and stay enrolled.
Ready to try it out?
If you have a question we haven’t answered, we’re here to help. Call us anytime at (800) 253-9405. If you’re ready to try a new plan, it’s easy to get started. Sign in and look for the Monthly Plan Comparison section of your dashboard, then click Compare and Change Plans.
Don’t have an account yet? Register now or call us for help. We’re happy to talk about options that could help lower your bill.
*Pricing reflects the price you pay for energy used on this plan. All plans also include a basic service charge, as well as adjustors, taxes and fees. The Grid Access Charge is applied for customers with rooftop solar.
This information is meant for customers on the Fixed Energy Charge Plan who, based on their rate plan and data from a recent bill, would have saved on a time-of-use plan. If you’ve switched plans recently, or didn’t receive a communication from APS about switching to a time-of-use plan, this information does not apply.
