Electricity consumption can have different prices depending on the time of day. This means that it may not be the same, for example, putting clothes on the machine to wash at 7 am or 15 h. This price variation depends on the so -called time option, which defines whether it pays the same amount at any time or if there are cheaper specific periods. There are three available modalities: simple, bi-apple and tri-hourly.
According to the company linked to the energy sector, EDP, each of the available modalities can be adjusted to the consumption profile of each client, allowing you to pay less whenever the devices are used in the so -called void hours. These are generally night periods or weekends, when demand for energy is lower.
How the times work
According to the same source, it is possible to choose between a daily or weekly cycle. In the daily cycle, the schedules remain equal every day, without distinction between business days and weekends. Already in the weekly cycle, the periods vary, distinguishing the working days of the weekends.
The legislation in force, namely the regulation of ERSE trade relations, establishes that the change of time option implies permanence for a year. This rule applies to low voltage customers, which means that the decision should be weighted depending on the consumption standard.
Simple rate: equal price at any time
In the simple option, the value of electricity remains unchanged over 24 hours. According to, this solution is suitable for those who distribute the consumption throughout the day and have little night use, especially between 22 he to 8 h.
This modality avoids concerns with schedules, but may not compensate for those who use more high consumption appliances at night, such as washing or drying machines.
BI-HORARY RATE: Two price categories
Bi-hourly tariff distinguishes between periods of emptiness and out of emptiness. Void hours correspond to the night and the weekend part, the most economical. The hours out of emptiness, also called full, represent the moments when electricity is more expensive.
Adds the publication that this option is advantageous for consumers who can concentrate more than 40% of consumptions between 22 he to 8 h. This option can also be an advantage for those who concentrate a good deal of their energy consumption on weekends, as on Saturdays and Sundays the tariffs are cheaper.
Tri-Hermary Tariff: Three price levels
In the tri-horear mode, there are three distinct levels: empty, out of emptiness and tip. The void corresponds to the cheapest time, out of emptiness at an intermediate price and tip at the most expensive.
Explains the energy company that this option is suitable for those who consume a significant part of the energy at night and can avoid the most cost periods, namely between 9 he to 10:30 am between 18 he to 20:30 h. In this case, also on weekends energy consumption is cheaper.
Importance of hired power
According to the same source, the final amount payable also depends on the contracted power. It is this factor that defines the maximum simultaneous use capacity of electrical appliances in a housing. The higher the power, the greater the possibility of consumption, but also the greater the bill.
Thus, before choosing between simple, bi-agrarian or tri-hourly, it is necessary to evaluate not only the hours of use, but also the most suitable power for the household.
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