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Here are our frequently asked questions:
Question: Fortis says that these meters are cost effective, what changes can I expect in my monthly power bill ?
Here, in B.C., we used to have in the past a “ flat rate pricing “ on our electricity bills.
Now, we have a tiered pricing which is obviously, more costly:
In Energy Block I, our first 1,600 kwh is rated at 8.8 cents / kwh
Then, if you are using more energy, it falls automatically into Block II which is rated at 12.9 cents / kwh, an increase of 50% With Smart Meters, the cost of electricity will be subjected to time of usage:
In Ontario, for instance, the KWH is costing during Off-Peak period, between 7:00 pm to 7:00 am = 7.5 cents / kwh
“ “ Mid-Peak “ bet. 7:00 am to 11:00 am = 11.2 cents / kwh ( 50% increase)
“ “ On-Peak “ bet. 11:00 am to 5:00 pm = 13.5 cents / kwh ( 80% increase )
“ “ Mid-Peak “ bet. 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm = 11.2 cents / kwh ( 50% increase )
Keep in mind also, that with Smart Meters, you will be penalized even further during the Critical Peak Pricing time “ CCP “:
For instance, an air conditioner working during an intense user’s demand, would create a huge overload for Hydro Power Plants production and naturally becomes more costly for them to operate.
An increased fees of 400% to 600% is then justified by them.
The same practice will be applied during the colder winter days, when the majority of home owners will use their baseboard heaters , which will be then identified as the culprit appliance
creating again the overload.
So, that is why the natural gas heating systems and other sources of power are highly recommended.
*** In summary, with Smart Meters, you will get instead of flat rate pricing or tiered pricing, these following new combinations ( detailed & listed in your documentation ):
1. Time-of-use ( TOU ) / Variable Pricing
2. Real-time ( or Dynamic ) Pricing
3. Critical Peak Pricing ( CPP )
Here, in B.C., we used to have in the past a “ flat rate pricing “ on our electricity bills.
Now, we have a tiered pricing which is obviously, more costly:
In Energy Block I, our first 1,600 kwh is rated at 8.8 cents / kwh
Then, if you are using more energy, it falls automatically into Block II which is rated at 12.9 cents / kwh, an increase of 50% With Smart Meters, the cost of electricity will be subjected to time of usage:
In Ontario, for instance, the KWH is costing during Off-Peak period, between 7:00 pm to 7:00 am = 7.5 cents / kwh
“ “ Mid-Peak “ bet. 7:00 am to 11:00 am = 11.2 cents / kwh ( 50% increase)
“ “ On-Peak “ bet. 11:00 am to 5:00 pm = 13.5 cents / kwh ( 80% increase )
“ “ Mid-Peak “ bet. 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm = 11.2 cents / kwh ( 50% increase )
Keep in mind also, that with Smart Meters, you will be penalized even further during the Critical Peak Pricing time “ CCP “:
For instance, an air conditioner working during an intense user’s demand, would create a huge overload for Hydro Power Plants production and naturally becomes more costly for them to operate.
An increased fees of 400% to 600% is then justified by them.
The same practice will be applied during the colder winter days, when the majority of home owners will use their baseboard heaters , which will be then identified as the culprit appliance
creating again the overload.
So, that is why the natural gas heating systems and other sources of power are highly recommended.
*** In summary, with Smart Meters, you will get instead of flat rate pricing or tiered pricing, these following new combinations ( detailed & listed in your documentation ):
1. Time-of-use ( TOU ) / Variable Pricing
2. Real-time ( or Dynamic ) Pricing
3. Critical Peak Pricing ( CPP )
Question: What is the Comprehensive Contractual Notice of Liability (NOL) process? Click on the link below to read and-or print the one page information sheet.
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