energy tariffs
Electricity rate schedules
Energy tariffs are the pricing structures that utility companies use to charge customers for electricity or gas.
A tariff specifies the rate per unit of energy consumed, often varying by time of day, season, or usage level.
Customers may choose between fixed tariffs (locked rates) and variable tariffs (rates that fluctuate with market prices): We switched to a cheaper energy tariff when our fixed deal expired.
- smart metersAutomated utility usage recorders
- tiered pricingCosts structured by level
- carbon taxesFees on CO2 output
- meterDevice that measures usage
- flat-rateSingle unchanging charge
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Government payments reducing fuel costs
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