What is the cheapest time of day to use electricity?
What is the cheapest time of day to use electricity?
Electricity is often cheaper late at night or early in the morning, so those will be the times when you can save money on your electric bill. This is because these are typical off-peak hours when not as many people are using electricity.
What is off-peak time for electricity?
10pm-7am
Ausgrid (NSW) Electricity Time Of Use Periods (Sydney, Central Coast, Hunter Region and Newcastle)
| Customer | Tariff Type | Time Of Use Periods |
|---|---|---|
| Business | Time Of Use | Peak = 2pm-8pm (1 Nov to 31 Mar and 1 Jun to 31 Aug) weekdays exc. Public holidays, Off-Peak = 10pm-7am weekdays and all weekend, Shoulder = all other times |
Does Energy Australia have off-peak?
All of our electricity plans are available for off-peak meters.
What is peak and off-peak hours?
This time can vary but typically during the summer, it is weekdays between 7:00 am and 10:00 am and 8:00 pm and 11:00 pm. In the winter, these mid-peak hours are typically from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Off-peak hours are the best time to use energy, and are typically when energy consumption rates are the lowest.
When to use off peak electricity in Australia?
Off-peak times are generally when residential homes and businesses use less electricity. Off-peak times will vary depending on your location and meter type, but typically are at night or weekends. Electricity used in busy peak times can place a strain on Australia’s electricity networks.
Is there a difference between peak and off peak electricity?
Two rate meters are able to charge at two prices: peak and off-peak. Single rate meters charge at one single price and can’t offer off-peak electricity.
How to save energy at off peak times?
You can save money by shifting your electricity use to off-peak times. Consider running appliances like dishwashers, washing machines and clothes dryers at off-peak times. Many appliances now have timers and delay start features; so you can control your electricity usage and save money. Find out more about our energy saving ideas. Need Help?
Are there off peak rates in New South Wales?
Not all smart meters are configured to measure off-peak electricity. Shoulder rates are currently applicable to Time of Use meters in New South Wales and Victoria. Shoulder rates are charged during shoulder times which sit between peak and off-peak times. There are many ways to save electricity with off-peak rates.