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Commission Approves To Expand Utility’s TOU Rate Program
“The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today approved an updated proposal from Duquesne Light Company that significantly expands the utility’s “Time of Use” (TOU) rate pilot program — making it available to a broader range of residential and small commercial default service customers who have smart meters.
Today’s 5-0 vote by the Commission approved changes to the original TOU pilot — which was initially limited to electric vehicle (EV) owners and applied only to vehicle charging usage — expanding the opportunity for more customers to voluntarily shift their electricity usage to off-peak hours when energy is less expensive and there is less stress on the grid.”
“PUC Chairman DeFrank has stressed the importance of expanding access to TOU rates and helping consumers understand how these programs work.”
“We must use every tool at our disposal — what I’ve called an ‘all of the above’ strategy — to address increasing energy demands, concerns about generation shortfalls, and the impact those trends can have on reliability and prices,” Chairman DeFrank said. “Time of Use rates are one of those tools, and I commend Duquesne Light for moving quickly to expand this pilot. I also urge all electric utilities across the Commonwealth to strengthen their efforts to raise awareness of these programs, so consumers can better understand how they work and whether they’re a good fit for their households or businesses.”
