Oregon residential customers and small businesses can participate in Time of Use. With Time of Use, you are billed on Basic
Service and receive adjustments for electricity use during on-peak and off-peak hours
. In 2007,
extended daylight-saving time affects the peak time periods for Time of Use rates.
Most homes and businesses need to shift a substantial percentage of their electricity usage to nights and weekends to save
money on this option. Here are some tools to help you decide if Time of Use is right for you:
We have also developed lists of frequently asked questions
residential customers and
businesses to quickly provide answers to questions not already covered.
As you review your electricity use, you can consider how much electricity common household appliances use
as a guide. Keep in mind that appliances like refrigerators and freezers use electricity around the clock. And, other electronics
continue to use small amounts of electricity when they’re plugged in, but not in use—computers, printers, photocopiers, clock
radios and microwaves are all examples. Energy usage in businesses varies. Every business uses electricity in different ways,
from office settings to machine-automated manufacturing plants.
As you think about how to shift electricity usage to lower-priced, off-peak times, you should also consider how you can reduce
the overall amount of electricity your household uses each month. See energy efficiency tips for homes
or businesses.
Enroll online now or call 1-800-769-3717 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Customers who sign up for Time of Use are required to enroll for 12 months. Customers who enroll in Time of Use, or any other
option available to Oregon customers, are subject to credit approval. Review fuel source and environmental impact
information, to weigh the effects your decision has on the environment.
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