[pvusers] Re: TOU/Re: [pvusers] Introduction (fwd)

[Renewable News Network <rnn@rnn.com>]

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Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2002 16:40:18 -0400
From: Renewable News Network <rnn@rnn.com>
To: Don <unixsysadm@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: TOU/Re: [pvusers] Introduction

I get it.  The TOU does not have any direct or necessary connection
with the demand side solar grid-integrated system, which is on your roof.
And yet, the billing arrangement will benefit you because you'll get a
higher compensation or return for the solar electric investment.  Cool.


"'I see,' said the blind man.  (But he didn't see at all.)"


On Fri, 19 Jul 2002, Don wrote:

> Thanks.
>
> I'm a newbie at some of this but here is how I understand
> Time Of Use Metering ( TOU(M?) ).
>
> With Time Of Use Metering we are charged a different amount
> depending on the time of day & time of year.  What the
> utility company is trying to do is to encourage its customers
> to conserve energy between the hours of 12:00 and 18:00,
> particulary in the summer months.  So during that peak period
> we would get charged substatially more for electricity.  The
> off peak periods we get charged substatially less.  For this
> to work in our favor we need to be net producers ( or break even )
> during the peak period.  Then the utility will be buying from us
> at .32 cents / KWh.  We can buy from them at night at .075 cents
> per hour.  So very roughly for every excess KWh we can produce
> during peak periods, we can get back 4.5 KWh at off peak periods.
>
> There is a special meter that the utility needs to install at
> a one time charge of $266.  I don't know how they go about
> monitoring the usage by hour.  I believe we can settle the
> account for electricity on an annual basis.  If we owe money
> we pay then.  If we are in the plus column then the utility
> company keeps it.
>
> This is how it has been explained to me.  Hopefully we got the
> whole story.
>
> Best Regards, Don
> =======================================================================
> --- Renewable News Network <rnn@rnn.com> wrote:
> > Congrats!
> >
> > What does TOU metering mean in your instance?  Are you informed via
> > print out as to your use pattern, are you benefiting from a variable
> > rate, depending on the time of use your system displaces grid supply
> > or backfeeds solar power into the grid?  Also, is there any remote
> > electronic metering involved.  The value of distributed solar
> > generated electricity on a hot July afternoon could be much greater
> > than the average per Kw residential rate.  -ross@rnn.com
> >
> >
> > On Fri, 19 Jul 2002, Don wrote:
> >
> > > Hello,
> > >
> > > I thought I'd introduce myself as I'm new to this list.  I live in
> > > California in the Bay Area I've been interested in PV for a few years
> > > and finally took the plunge.  I'm in the process of having a 2.4 KW
> > > system installed and directly connected to the grid, with no
> > batteries.
> > > The solar panels are on the roof and am anxiously awaiting the
> > company
> > > to send the electrician & PG&E so we can start using the new system!
> > > We decided to take the extra step and go with TOU metering.  The
> > dream
> > > is nearly realized.  Woohoo!
> > >
> > > Best Regards,  Don
> > >
> > >
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