I was on a time of use plan but I live in hot Scottsdale, have a total electric home with 7 tons of AC, a heat pump (which also cools) for the swimming pool,. etc. I am not about to turn off the AC during peak hours nor am I about to tell my wife she can't use the laundry during peak hours. So I decided to try a flat rate plan and see if it will work out okay for me:
Tier 1: 600 kWh or less average monthly energy use – 11.298¢/kWh
Tier 2: 601-999 kWh average monthly energy use – 12.282¢/kWh
Tier 3: 1,000 kWh or more average monthly energy use – 13.478¢/kWh
There could be additional variable charges.