The following FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) and answers will provide more details about Idaho Power's Time-of-Day program, available for participating customers in Emmett and Letha who have Advanced Meter Reading (AMR) meters.
1. What is the Time-of-Day program?
2. How much would each of these blocks cost per
kWh?
3. How does this cost compare to the current rate
I pay for electricity?
4. Why are the prices approximate and not firm?
5. Why should I consider joining the Time-of-Day program?
6. How can I make an informed decision about whether or not to sign up?
7. Bottom line, what type of customer would benefit from this programs?
8. How do I sign up for the Time-of-Day program?
9. Residential customers in the Emmett Valley have three special programs (Time-of-Day and Energy Watch, as well as A/C Cool Credit) they can choose from this summer. How many of these programs can I sign up for?
1. What is the Time-of-Day program?
Time-of-Day is a
voluntary program offered to residential customers in the Emmett Valley with Advanced Meter Reading
(AMR) meters and whose useage equals or exceeds 300 kilowatt-hours (kWh*) of electricity per month. Participants will
pay three different prices for electricity depending on what time of day it’s used: On-Peak time is the most expensive, Off-Peak is least expensive and Mid-Peak is in between.
The Time-of-Day periods for the program are:
2. How much would each of these blocks cost per kWh?
During the summer months (June, July and August), the price per kWh is:
3. How does this cost compare to the current
rate I pay for electricity?
Current residential rates are:
4. Why are the prices approximate and not firm?
Idaho Power implements an annual rate adjustment each June. Rates can go up or down. It is based in large
part on what electricity production costs Idaho Power each year. This amount can fluctuate because of changes
in water availability for hydro generation, fluctuations in the wholesale market for electricity or changes in the
company’s cost of doing business.
5. Why should I consider joining the Time-of-Day program?
The greatest demand for electricity in southern Idaho occurs during hot summer afternoons when residential
and commercial air conditioners are used the most and the agricultural irrigation season is in full swing. The
result is an ever-growing need for power at very specific, “peak” times during June, July and August.
By
volunteering to partner with other residential customers in our Time-of-Day program, you can help reduce
peak use when demand on the electric system is highest by shifting some of your usage from the daytime peak
hours to the late evening and weekend off-peak hours. And much like recycling, a small individual effort from
many households can lead to powerful changes that benefit the entire community.
This program provides most customers an opportunity to save a little on their electricity bill if they change the
time of day and days of the week they use electricity. Without changing energy use, some customers’
electricity bills will go up on the Time-of-Day program and some will not change. If you sign up for the
program but don’t change your usage patterns, your electricity bill probably will go up.
6.
How can I make an informed decision about whether or not to sign up?
Log in as an Account Manager or register to become an Account Manager (you’ll need a copy of your latest bill). Once you’re logged in, go to the ”energy usage from last summer” link and you’ll be able to see your energy usage from last summer to get an idea about how much electricity you might use this summer. From the Energy Tools Bill Center page you can access your more recent energy usage information and get tips on how to shift or reduce energy usage.
7. Bottom line, what type of customer would benefit from this programs?
Customers willing and able to shift their electricity use to Off-Peak hours may reduce their electricity bills.
Customers who currently do not use much electricity during the On-Peak or Mid-Peak periods also may
benefit from this program.
8. How do I sign up for the Time-of-Day program?
Residential customers in the Emmett Valley who are not participating in the Energy Watch or A/C Cool Credit programs are eligible. Click to sign up online, or call Customer Service at 208-388-2323 from the Emmett Valley, or 1-800-488-6151, from elsewhere. When prompted by our automated telephone system, please say “residential services,” then “programs” when prompted again. Personal assistance is available weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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9.
Residential customers in the Emmett Valley have three special programs (Time-of-Day and
Energy Watch, as well as A/C Cool Credit) they can choose from this summer. How many of these programs can I sign up for?
In order to allow Idaho Power to independently assess each program, customers are only able to participate in one of these programs. Participation is voluntary.
*A kWh is the unit Idaho Power uses to measure your electricity usage each month. One kilowatt-hour is 1,000 watts of electricity used for one hour. For example, if you operate a 1,000-watt microwave oven for one hour, or if you operate a 100-watt light bulb for 10 hours, each will use one kilowatt-hour of electricity.