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Time-of-Use pricing is not a theory problem. It’s a math problem. In high-spread markets like California, peak electricity rates regularly hit $0.68–$0.74 per kWh, while off-peak power sits closer to $0.21–$0.25. That’s a 200–300% price gap for the same electricity, just at a different hour. Here’s what that means in real dollars. Take a commercial site using 500 kWh during peak hours per day. Peak cost: 500 × $0.70 = $350 per day If that same energy is shifted to …
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TOU pricing is why energy storage actually pays for itself
· r/wallstreetbets
· Feb 9, 2026