Dynamic Time of Use
Dynamic Time of Use (DTU) is an optional time-based rate with different electricity rates based on the time of day it’s used.
Dynamic Time of Use (DTU) is designed to allow our customers to help reduce demand on the electric grid during times when energy demand is at its highest or there are emergency conditions with the power system.
When you enroll in an eligible program, you'll participate in our Dynamic Time of Use Rate. This rate is in addition to your current rate and gives you a discount on energy throughout the summer in exchange for higher prices during Peak Events. You'll be asked to reduce your energy usage during Peak Events. Participation in these events help conserve electricity when it’s needed most, taking pressure off of the electric grid.
This rate is part of our efforts to:
- Reduce peak demand.
- Avoid building new power plants.
- Reduce the need to buy electricity from more expensive, less environmentally friendly sources.
When you enroll in an eligible program, you will receive a welcome discount of €20 (applied to the annual invoice).
How DTU works
During DTU Peak Events, an additional charge is added to the current price.
DTU Peak Events
DTU Peak Events can be called between 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. of the day including weekends and holidays. Only one event can be called per day.
Events will last 1 to 4 hours with a maximum of 12 DTU events, between 4 pm - 9 pm . Events may span more than one time-of-day period. For example, an event may start during the mid-peak time period and end during the peak time period.
We’ll notify participating customers a day in advance before a scheduled DTU event, though we may call the event with shorter notice during emergency situations.
DTU time periods and prices
DTU Peak Events can be called any time of the day including weekends and holidays. All prices are measured in kilowatt hour (kWh).
DTU Peak Events
€0.1500/kWh + the price of the applicable time period when the event occurs.
(Example: normal price of €0.2500 + DTU Peak Event price of €0.1500 for a total of €0.4000/kWh)