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Flat Rate
An electricity pricing structure where the same per-kWh rate applies regardless of usage amount or time of day. Simpler but less common than tiered or TOU rates.
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Tiered Rate
An electricity pricing structure where the per-kWh rate increases as you use more power within a billing period, divided into usage tiers (e.g., Tier 1: 0-500 kWh, Tier 2: 501-1000 kWh).
Time-of-Use (TOU) Rate
An electricity pricing structure where rates vary by time of day. Peak hours (usually 4-9 PM) have higher rates.