Electricity Time-of-Use Comparison / methodology notes

Methodology & limitations

Understand what is calculated, what is entered, and what remains unknown.

Calculation rules

Import chronological interval usage with explicit UTC offsets and the actual interval duration. Reject overlap and expose gaps.

Assign energy to peak and off-peak windows in the utility timezone, then apply the entered tariff components.

Compare both tariffs on exactly the same consumption. Show load shifting only as a separate scenario, with unmodeled tariff rules disclosed.

Limits that matter

These are user-entered tariff scenarios, not verified current offers or guaranteed savings. Reconcile a complete bill and all tariff terms before switching.

Examples, imports, and source evidence

Example records are illustrative and are not a current public database. CSV and JSON imports are processed locally. A source URL supplied by a user does not mean that the publisher or this tool has independently audited that record. Missing specifications remain unknown. Inspect source dates and revisions before acting.

Reproducible results

Export a JSON plan to preserve the inputs and method version. Table exports contain the complete result, not just the currently displayed page. The printable report includes all result rows. A saved plan stays on this browser until you delete it or clear browser storage. Calendar exports create a snapshot of dates, not continuously updated alerts.

Corrections and commercial independence

Report calculation issues through the linked public source repository using an anonymized reproducible example. Do not include private addresses, serial numbers, personnel records, financial statements, or license-restricted data in a public issue. Advertising cannot change calculations, compatibility warnings, organic order, or source interpretation.

Reference sources

U.S. Department of Energy: utility-rate evaluation Con Edison TOU rules and exclusions
Use Rate Replay