Updates and thinking on home energy optimization.
ComEd's Hourly Pricing program bills you on the wholesale market price, which changes every hour of every day. That's powerful — and nearly impossible to chase by hand.
PG&E's E-TOU-C, E-TOU-D, E-ELEC, EV2-A, and EV-B plans all punish the evening peak — and every one is cheaper in winter. Here's what each charges and how to capture the savings automatically.
SDG&E's time-of-use plans charge up to 2–6× more during the 4–9 p.m. peak. Here's how the rates work and how to capture the savings without watching the clock.
How time-of-use electricity rates work and how to save money without giving up comfort. Includes examples and a practical homeowner checklist.
How home energy management systems (HEMS) work, which devices they control, and how they save money on time-of-use electricity rates.
How to cut heating and cooling costs on a time-of-use rate using pre-conditioning, thermal mass, and automated daily scheduling.
Your home uses energy on a fixed schedule, but electricity prices change every hour. Hungry Machines bridges that gap, automatically.
Energy-optimization techniques, product updates, and best practices for home automation.