Calif. Utilities Move Cautiously on Dynamic Pricing
Goal is to Reduce Energy Use at Peak Hours
SMUD hasn’t seen much interest in its critical peak pricing (CPP) plan, in which customers agree to pay a higher rate when the utility calls a “peak event” in exchange for discounted rates at other times. | SMUD
Aug 18, 2025
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Two of California’s publicly owned utilities told state regulators they’re not ready to make the leap to rates that change hourly or more often.
