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What is a Time-of-Use tariff?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>","blurb":"Learn how Time-of-Use tariffs work, including peak, shoulder and off-peak pricing, and how shifting when you use electricity may help reduce household energy costs.","read_length":"4 mins","background_colour":"dark-blue"},{"acf_fc_layout":"blog_article","sections":[{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"A\u00a0<\/span>Time-of-Use tariff<\/span><\/b>\u00a0is an electricity pricing structure where the rate you pay changes depending on the time of day.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nInstead of paying one flat rate for every kilowatt-hour (kWh), your electricity usage is usually charged across different periods:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n
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  • Peak:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0when electricity costs the most<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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    • Shoulder:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0a mid-priced period between peak and off-peak<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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      • Off-peak:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0when electricity is cheapest<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIn\u00a0many cases, peak periods happen in the evening, when more households are using power. Off-peak periods are often overnight, and shoulder periods usually sit in between. But the exact times depend on the plan and where you live. Energy Made Easy notes that typical peak periods are often in the evening on weekdays, with off-peak often overnight and on weekends, and shoulder in between.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n

        How does it affect your electricity bill?<\/h3>\r\nElectricity is not always priced the same way across the day.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nFor many households, the rate you pay can depend on\u00a0<\/span>when<\/span><\/b>\u00a0you use power, not just\u00a0<\/span>how much<\/span><\/b>\u00a0you use. That is what a\u00a0<\/span>Time-of-Use tariff<\/span><\/b>\u00a0does.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nInstead of charging one flat rate all day, a Time-of-Use tariff splits the day into different pricing periods.\u00a0That means your electricity may cost more at busy times and less when demand is lower. In Australia, these plans commonly use\u00a0<\/span>peak<\/span><\/b>,\u00a0<\/span>shoulder<\/span><\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>off-peak<\/span><\/b>\u00a0periods, although the exact time windows vary depending on your retailer,\u00a0plan\u00a0and network area.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nUnderstanding how this works can make it easier to read your bill, compare\u00a0plans\u00a0and spot simple opportunities to shift some energy use to lower-cost times.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n[button text='Understanding your bill' link='https:\/\/flowpower.com.au\/residential\/pricing\/understanding-your-bill\/' type='new']\r\n\r\n \r\n

        Why Time-of-Use tariffs matter<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\r\nA Time-of-Use tariff changes what shapes your bill.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nOn a flat tariff, you pay the same usage rate no matter when you use electricity. On a Time-of-Use tariff, timing matters too. If more of your usage happens during peak periods, your usage charges may be higher. If you can shift some usage into shoulder or off-peak times, you may be able to reduce your costs. Energy Made Easy specifically says these plans can create opportunities to save by moving usage to off-peak periods where possible.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nThat does not mean a Time-of-Use tariff is automatically better or worse. It simply means the plan is\u00a0more\u00a0\u00a0directly\u00a0influenced\u00a0to your household habits.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nIf you know when your home uses the most power, it becomes easier to work out whether this type of tariff suits you.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n

        How Time-of-Use tariffs work in practice<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\r\nWith a Time-of-Use tariff, saving on your electricity bill is not always only about using less electricity. It can also be about using electricity at\u00a0different times.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nFor example, depending on your routine, you may be able to:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n
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        • run the dishwasher or washing machine later at night<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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          • charge devices outside peak periods<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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            • avoid using several high-energy appliances at once during the busiest part of the evening<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nThis is what makes Time-of-Use tariffs useful for many households. They give you a clearer signal about when electricity is in higher demand and when it may cost less.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nFor some people, that creates an opportunity to make\u00a0small changes\u00a0without completely changing day-to-day life.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n

              What are shoulder periods?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\r\nShoulder periods<\/span><\/b>\u00a0sit between peak and off-peak times.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nThey can be helpful if you cannot shift all your energy use into off-peak hours but still want to avoid the highest-priced periods. If your plan includes shoulder pricing, it can offer a practical middle ground for things like laundry,\u00a0dishwashing\u00a0or other flexible appliance use. Energy Made Easy describes shoulder as a period priced below peak and above off-peak within a Time-of-Use structure.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nFor households trying to be more flexible with their electricity use, understanding shoulder periods can make a real difference over time.<\/span>\r\n

              Do you need a smart meter?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\r\nIn many cases, yes.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nTo access a Time-of-Use plan, you may need a meter that records your electricity use at\u00a0different times\u00a0of day, such as a\u00a0<\/span>smart meter<\/span><\/b>\u00a0or interval meter.\u00a0Energy Made Easy says customers may need this type of meter for a Time-of-Use tariff, and the AER explains that smart meters digitally measure electricity use throughout the day.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n[button text='Smart meters explained' link='https:\/\/flowpower.com.au\/residential\/tips-and-insights\/smart-meters-explained\/' type='new']<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nIf you have a basic meter, in most cases you cannot\u00a0benefit\u00a0from variable rates and boosted feed in tariffs,\u00a0as the time you are exporting at is not recorded by this type of meter.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nIf you are unsure what type of meter your home has, it is worth checking your bill or asking your retailer.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n[button text='Check your meter' link='https:\/\/flowpower.com.au\/residential\/tips-and-insights\/how-to-read-your-meter\/' type='new']\r\n\r\n \r\n

              Why battery homes may be better off on Time-Of-Use tariffs<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\r\n

              If your home has a battery, a Time-of-Use\u00a0tariff can\u00a0be\u00a0advantageous\u00a0for your smart energy home set-up<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\nDepending on your system and plan, you may be able to:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n

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              • Charge the battery during lower-cost periods<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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                • Earn money by export back to the grid when peak periods\u00a0Use your stored energy during black outs or when grid prices are high.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIn simple terms, that can help you make more strategic use of the energy you store at home.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nThat said, the results depend on your tariff structure, battery\u00a0settings\u00a0and household usage pattern.\u00a0So,\u00a0it is best to think of a battery as something that may create more flexibility, rather than assuming it will lower costs in every case.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n

                  Simple ways to make a Time-of-Use tariff work for you<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\r\nYou do not need to completely overhaul your routine to get more value from a Time-of-Use tariff.\u00a0Small changes\u00a0can add up.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nA few practical ways to start:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n
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                  • run heavy-use appliances\u00a0\u00a0in the middle of the day, when renewable energy is abundant and demand is low, avoid\u00a0\u00a0regularly using high-energy activities into the same peak window<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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                    • check your tariff times\u00a0carefully, because\u00a0they can vary between\u00a0plans\u00a0 locations\u00a0and retailers.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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                      • if you have a battery,\u00a0\u00a0find the lowest priced windows to charge your battery, and support your energy use during peak times. The goal is not perfection. It is simply to understand your household\u2019s energy use a little better and look for practical shifts where they make sense.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"pull_out","content":"

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                        Is a Time-of-Use tariff right for every household?<\/h3>\r\n \r\n\r\nNot always.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe best tariff depends on how and when your household uses electricity. A Time-of-Use tariff may suit homes with flexible routines, or households that can move some usage away from peak periods. But if most of your electricity use happens during peak times, the benefits may be more limited.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nThat is why it helps to look at your usage pattern before choosing a plan. When you use power can matter just as much as how much you use.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n[button text='Learn about load shifting' link='https:\/\/flowpower.com.au\/residential\/tips-and-insights\/what-is-load-shifting\/' type='new']"},{"acf_fc_layout":"spacer"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

                        The bottom line<\/h3>\r\nA Time-of-Use tariff means electricity is priced differently across the day, usually across\u00a0<\/span>peak<\/span><\/b>,\u00a0<\/span>shoulder<\/span><\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>off-peak<\/span><\/b>\u00a0periods. That means timing can play a bigger role in your bill.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nFor some households, that creates an opportunity to shift a few habits and make better use of lower-cost periods. 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