Meter and billing software testing is nearing completion for changes that will be made to Tideland’s existing time-of-use rate.

The redesigned rate will include a super-off peak period beginning nightly at 10 p.m., offering deeply discounted energy purchases. The rate design targets electric vehicle owners for a shift to overnight and early morning charging, when the power grid is most under-utilized. However, the rate could also benefit non-EV owners who have the ability to schedule electric loads for overnight hours. Lastly, the rate will prove beneficial for members considering the installation of residential energy storage systems.

Stay tuned as we hope to have an official rollout of the revised rate in late 2022.

In the meantime, if you currently own an electric vehicle or have one on order, please send an email to gogreen@tidelandemc.com so our energy services team can reach out to you with details about the forthcoming time-of-use rate update and implementation.

Members currently on the time- of-use rate will be notified well in advance of rate change implementation.