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Re:Giant batteries are transforming the way the U.S. uses el... by cameldrv on Tuesday May 07, 2024 @04:36PM (#40291145)
No. If you get the time of use plan in Santa Clara it's 4 cents more on-peak vs. off-peak [1]. The situation with PG&E's rates is completely asinine and is a political failure more than anything else.

[1] https://www.siliconvalleypower.com/home/showpublisheddocumen...

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Re:Giant batteries are transforming the way the U.S. uses el... by crackercrews on Tuesday May 07, 2024 @06:09PM (#40292126)
What's the point of a time of use plan if it only varies 4 cents? Does that change behavior?
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Re:Giant batteries are transforming the way the U.S. uses el... by cameldrv on Tuesday May 07, 2024 @06:47PM (#40292426)
Well, it's a 25% discount, it just doesn't sound like much because PG&E's rates are so insane.
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