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States Where Time-of-Use Rates Punish Customers Most

Time-of-use electricity rates are transforming energy consumption patterns in the U.S., with states such as California, Arizona, and Nevada enforcing severe peak-hour surcharges. Utilities promote these plans for grid stability, yet many consumers face adaptation challenges. Solar panels and battery systems offer key protections, underscoring the push for fairer pricing frameworks.

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TOU Rates Forcing Solar Owners to Pay Peak Prices

Utilities are implementing time-of-use (TOU) rates that elevate bills for solar homeowners, even as they produce renewable energy. Peak pricing strikes when solar output drops, diminishing expected savings. Advocates demand equitable compensation, and solutions like battery storage and intelligent energy controls offer ways to sustain solar benefits and returns on investment.

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