What Is Time-Of-Use [TOU]
Time-of-use is a electricity pricing program where the cost of energy changes based on the time of day, weekday, or season.
Most Minnesota utility companies have TOU rate plans as optional for each home owner to partake in.
These rate plans exist to give users an incentive to consume more energy on ‘Off Peak’ & ‘Mid Peak’ times to lesson the energy demand that is placed on the grid during ‘On Peak’ times.
This data is based off of 2026 Xcel TOU Summer pricing (June-September)
Standard Xcel summer energy rate without TOU is 0.13¢ per kWh
TOU with a Minnesota Home Energy Bill
Before & After Solar
〉This is an example of a Minnesota homes energy bill before and after investing in solar.
- This example is based off of a standard two story house, north of the twin cities under Xcel Energy Utilities.
- This homes main goal was monthly energy bill cost reduction and added energy independence.
Solar Before & After Time-Of-Use
〉When we ran their energy information through our custom program we found this home could be saving an extra $42,404 over the lifespan of their solar system.
- This is a huge advantage for Minnesota home owners. Not only do your solar savings grow exponentially, but your break-even point is reduced.
- Bill credits will be added to your monthly expenses reducing any costs you might have from using grid energy.
- Bill credits roll over from month to month
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