10/19/2026
Winter hours start Nov. 1. Here’s how to keep your bill from creeping up this season. ❄️💡
First, know your hours. On-peak pricing runs weekdays from 5–9 a.m. and 5–9 p.m., when electricity costs the most. Every other hour, including weekends and holidays*, is billed at a much lower rate.
Those two windows are where most of your savings (or overspending) happens.
Now, a few easy ways to work around them:
🧺 Save laundry for the weekend. Washers and dryers are some of the biggest energy users in your home, and weekends are off-peak all day.
🍽️ Run the dishwasher after 9 p.m. Load it after dinner, then start it before bed or use the delay-start setting.
🌡️ Pre-warm your home. Set your thermostat to heat up before 5 a.m., then let it coast through the morning peak. A smart thermostat can do this for you automatically.
🚗 Charge your EV overnight. Plugging in after 9 p.m. keeps one of your largest loads out of peak pricing.
🍳 Cook smarter in the evening. Using a slow cooker during the day or an air fryer instead of the oven can trim usage during the 5–9 p.m. stretch.
🔌 Watch the “always on” stuff. Space heaters, pool pumps, and extra fridges add up fast. Put timers on what you can so they run off-peak.
These small shifts make a real difference. But if you’re tired of planning your day around the rate schedule, there’s a longer-term option. ☀️🔋
Solar paired with battery storage captures energy during the day and powers your home through those expensive morning and evening windows. Instead of buying electricity when it costs the most, you use energy you’ve already made and stored.
Want to see what solar and storage could look like for your home?
📲Call 480-994-1440 to schedule a free consultation.
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