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1. Why do electricity costs fluctuate so much?

It all comes down to supply and demand. The cost of electricity is higher when the demand is high and people are using a lot of electricity – typically in the morning and around dinnertime. In the evenings, on weekends and on holidays the demand for power goes down and so does the cost for electricity. With Right Time Pricing, the City of Wadsworth puts information, technology and control in your hands to take advantage of the lower rates that are available during off-peak hours.

2. Who is eligible for Right Time Pricing?

Right Time Pricing is open to both residential and commercial customers who have their electric service with the City of Wadsworth. Rates vary depending on which of these accounts you have as well as if your home/business is within the city limits.

3. What are the benefits of Right Time Pricing?

Lower average rates may be achieved with Right Time Pricing, if you take measures to reduce on-peak usage.

4. What changes should I make at home to get the most savings from Right Time Pricing?

Summer on-peak days are when Right Time Pricing rates are highest. You may save money by making a few, small changes in your home before and during the summer on-peak season. You can:

• Set your programmable thermostat for automatic energy savings
• Use your washing machine, dryer and dishwasher during off-peak hours
• Plug your entertainment system components into a surge protector/power strip to make it easier to turn them all on and off at the same time
• Use timers on your electric water heater

5. Will I pay extra for energy on weekends and holidays?

Weekends and holidays are considered off-peak, so your savings continue.

6. Will I need special wiring or a special meter to take advantage of Right Time Pricing?

You won't need any special wiring. Your home has already been upgraded with the required meter.

7. Which Right Time Pricing device should I choose?

Our web-programmable thermostat and in-home display keep you informed about your electricity use – and what you're paying for it. Both devices allow you to conveniently access important usage data to help you save money and energy. Using a programmable thermostat can help you save on your heating and cooling costs.

Customers must have central air conditioning and a broadband connection to select the thermostat for their Right Time Pricing device. Customers who do not have central air conditioning or do not have a broadband connection will receive an in-home display as their Right Time Pricing device.

8. Right Time Pricing can lower my bill. But could my bill increase with this rate structure?

If your on-peak usage is relatively high, or you are unable to shift much of your usage to off-peak hours, your bill could actually increase. Plan and use energy wisely to get the most savings.

9. How long must I stay with the Right Time Pricing rates?

Enrollment in Right Time Pricing requires a one-year commitment. After one year, you will automatically continue with the Right Time Pricing rates unless you request to move to a different rate structure.