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Avoid "Demand Charges" by charging Off-Peak!

It's important to understand BREC's "peak demand charge" to avoid high bills from EV charging! See the table below to experiment with charging scenarios.

Estimated Savings*
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See how your demand charge may be impacted if you charge during On-Peak hours!
There is a $12/kW demand charge during these times:
3 P.M. - 6 P.M. April-October
6 A.M. - 9 A.M. November-March
Sample Charging Scenarios kWh Rate
16 AMP / 3.3 kW
32 AMP / 7.2 kW
50 AMP / 11.5 kW
80 AMP / 19.2 kW
 How your demand charge is calculated
Charging On-Peak
Your highest one hour of energy use during peak hours
kWh Rate: $0.0827
Charging On-Peak 0.0827
39.60
86.40
138.00
230.40
 12 per kW Your highest one hour of energy use during peak hours
Charging Off-Peak
If you charge at times when there is no demand charge, your charging will cost less!
kWh Rate: $0.0827
Charging Off-Peak 0.0827
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
 0 per kW If you charge at times when there is no demand charge, your charging will cost less!

* Disclaimer: This tool is only intended to provide an estimate of potential savings. Actual results will vary. Customers may not realize similar energy savings or carbon emission reductions. Vehicle data is subject to change without notice. This is the estimated residential electricity rate for the utility. This rate may not include tiered or time-of-use rates. Rates change periodically. Utility does not warrant or represent that this data is accurate. In no event shall the utility or its suppliers be liable for any special, indirect or consequential damages or any damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to claims associated with the accuracy of this data or information.