Default Time Based Plan
Default residential rate plan
All day, every day prices (with small differences between peak and off-peak times)
The Default Time Based Plan has the lowest difference in price between peak hours of 4-8 pm, and off-peak hours. This plan is not seasonal and applies all year. Customers who are able to shift a little of their large-appliance usage to off-peak hours can save on energy costs, but the difference in pricing between peak and off-peak is small. Ver información en español.
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Customers get a set rate most of the day, plus earn bill discount credits for electricity used overnight. This plan has a small increase in price from 4-8 pm on energy every day, so minimizing heavy energy usage during the peak time-period will help reduce your bill.
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We're here to helpWho is this plan for? Let's breakdown how time-based plans work: Savings level
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Avoid peak hours by spreading out energy use on weekdays
Energy use is at its highest between 4-8 pm (peak hours), which is why timing is everything when it comes to energy costs. Because we're able to match the cost you pay with actual costs to produce energy, you can save the most when you avoid peak times (because that's when energy production is at its highest, like a "rush hour").
Helpful saving tipsWe want to offer helpful tips and savings information along the way. Here are some smart ways to save on this plan and make sure it fits with your lifestyle! Laundry: Wash clothes on cold—they get just as clean and save energy. You can also run your dryer later in the evenings to avoid 4-8 pm peak prices. Dishwashing: Run full loads and wait until peak hours end, or use the delay start setting to run it overnight. Cooling: Set your thermostat to cool your home a few degrees lower before peak hours begin. It's also helpful to turn your thermostat a few degrees higher during peak hours on weekdays. With this plan, we’ll email you weekly coaching reports to show how you’re doing (with even more saving tips). You can also view your online personalized energy management dashboard anytime for a deeper understanding of when your usage is highest and what uses the most energy in your home. |
Which rate plan option is right for you?
| Missouri Standard Tier Plan | Default Time Based Plan | Summer Peak Time Based Plan | Nights & Weekends Plan | Nights & Weekends Max Plan |
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Energy rate varies by "usage amount," not time of day |
Energy rate varies slightly based on time of day |
Energy rate varies based on time of year and time of day |
Energy rate varies based on time of day and weekends |
Energy rate varies based on time of day and weekends with lowest energy costs overnight |
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Flat, anytime rate No peak times |
Time-based rate plan Has summer peak*, non-summer off-peak and non-summer super off-peak times |
Time-based rate plan Has peak*, off-peak and super off-peak times |
Time-based rate plan Has peak*, off-peak and super off-peak times |
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You'll save on this plan by managing your overall energy usage. |
You'll save on this plan if you can adjust your energy usage during the summer. |
You'll save on this plan if you can focus your energy usage in the morning or on the weekend. |
You'll save on this plan if you prefer to make the most of the low overnight energy price. |
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*No peak pricing on weekends and holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day) |
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