What is controlled load off-peak?

Controlled load is electricity supplied to specific appliances, such as electric hot water systems or slab or underfloor heating, which are often separately metered. A controlled load tariff is generally a lower rate as these appliances operate during off-peak hours (usually overnight).

What is a controlled load charge?

A controlled load tariff is electricity supplied to specific appliances, such as an electric hot water system, underfloor heating or a swimming pool, which are often separately metered. Your controlled load tariff includes a usage charge per kWh and a daily supply charge.

What is the difference between off-peak and controlled load?

Since they are separately wired and run at predictable times, you can usually get cheaper rates for them under a controlled load tariff provided the electricity is restricted to certain periods, usually off-peak. Your off-peak hours will vary from retailer to retailer, but are generally overnight and during weekends.

What is controlled load off-peak 2?

Controlled Load 2 is for electricity that’s usually available for a longer period each day hours per day, often split into two periods. In Ausgrid this is: More than 6 hours between 8pm and 7am, and. More than 4 hours between 7am and 5pm.

What is controlled load 1 tariff?

To access a controlled load tariff you will need to contact your retailer. Controlled Load 1 – is designed for loads such as hot water systems typically only requiring heating overnight, usually between 10pm and 7am and any other appliances suited to these times.

What is controlled load for?

A controlled load tariff is a type of energy tariff that’s used for appliances that consume high amounts of energy, most commonly heating systems or hot water systems. Power used on the controlled load circuit will generally be billed at a different, lower rate compared to your general electricity usage.

What is off-peak dedicated circuit?

Off-peak refers to lower, discounted electricity prices during specific times. Off-peak electricity can also refer to electricity being used by a stand-alone appliance, like an electric hot water service on a dedicated circuit. This appliance is metered separately and can be billed on off-peak rates.

What is controlled load electricity usage?

A controlled load is a tariff dedicated to large, high energy-usage appliances that is metered separately to the rest of a property. All other electricity usage will be charged at your general usage rate, be it a single rate, time of use, block rate or some other tariff.

What is controlled load 2 usage?

Controlled Load 2 Rates are the amount you pay per kWh for appliances that are on dedicated circuits connected as a Controlled 2 Load. For residential properties this can include pool pumps, in-floor heating and occasionally hot water heating (if longer heating hours are required than controlled load 1 provides).

What is the cheapest time for electricity?

Electricity is often cheaper late at night or early in the morning, so those will be the times when you can save money on your electric bill. This is because these are typical off-peak hours when not as many people are using electricity.

What is a controlled load energy tariff?

controlled load. This tariff means there are no peak or off-peak periods, you pay the same rate whatever time of day you use energy. The rate is usually lower than the peak rate of a time of use tariff. A single rate could be a good way to go if:

What is a single rate energy tariff?

This means that you pay the same rate whatever time of the day you use energy. The rate is usually lower than the peak rates of a time-of-use tariff. This means a single rate plan could be a good choice if: you need to use your appliances (like your washing machine or dishwasher) more from Monday to Friday.

What does controlled load mean on energy bills?

controlled load. This tariff means there are no peak or off-peak periods, you pay the same rate whatever time of day you use energy. The rate is usually lower than the peak rate of a time of use tariff. A single rate could be a good way to go if: You are at home a lot in the evening Monday to Friday.

What is the off peak tariff?

Off Peak times: 00:00 to 7:00 Monday to Sunday 22:00 to 00:00 Monday to Sunday 5 Day TOU: These tariffs consist of a Daily Supply Charge and different per kWh energy rate for Peak