That's OK, but if the goal is to compare per kWh (average) billing T.O.U. vs. tiered tariffs for the same approximate usage pattern(s) to help in determining if a switch to a T.O.U. tariff will result in a lower bill, current as well as prior use and some way (as via a spreadsheet) is useful. The 15 min. usage data many POCOs provide, coupled with a spreadsheet that has accurate representations of the intricacies of the various tariffs under consideration are powerful and necessary tools for the process. PVOutput is nice and useful, but ssems less than as accurate and complete a tool as may be required for the task. I've got spreadsheets that work for me, and let me know that given my usage and likely future T.O.U. time gyrations, pro or con, I'm probably better staying with tiered rates for several reasons. Point is I'm not sure PVOutput, as nice as it may be, will give me the info I need. For the record, I'm not on PVOutput anyway.
As for the window, I'd consider getting an awning. And get a whole house fan, and ventilate at nite as much as possible. FWIW, both measures can be very effective. 3,200 ft^2 home north of Escondido, retired and home most of the time, ~ 6,500 - 7,000 kWh/yr. total annual usage. Of that, annual A/C usage is ~ 1,100 kWh/yr. Last few days, hi's 90 F. + lows, in lower '60's, A/C fires up ~ 3:30 -4:00 P.M, and operates til ~ 8 - P.M. Thermostat set at 78 F.
As for the window, I'd consider getting an awning. And get a whole house fan, and ventilate at nite as much as possible. FWIW, both measures can be very effective. 3,200 ft^2 home north of Escondido, retired and home most of the time, ~ 6,500 - 7,000 kWh/yr. total annual usage. Of that, annual A/C usage is ~ 1,100 kWh/yr. Last few days, hi's 90 F. + lows, in lower '60's, A/C fires up ~ 3:30 -4:00 P.M, and operates til ~ 8 - P.M. Thermostat set at 78 F.
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