With the PG&E EV-A plan and TOU plans, the 46 cents per kWh is not as bad as it seems. If you feed the grid a kWh during peak time, you get a 46 cent credit. You can charge you car at night for 12 cents. I am on the TOU EV-A plan with PGE and here is how my usage works out for 10 months
Net Peak Usage (kWh)
Net Off Peak Usage (kWh) 8597
Net Usage (kWh) 4828
As you can see, solar negates itself for me during peak and part peak usage. I send more energy to the grid during this time then I use. My off peak usage is crazy high, because that is when I charge my cars. I have used 4828 kWh more than what my panels produced, and it will cost me about $300.
I really think that the TOU plan would be best for you, but I can't tell unless I look at your numbers. You can also push many of the intensive energy uses for your house during off peak times. TOU is worth it with an EV!
Net Peak Usage (kWh)
-193
Net Part Peak Usage (kWh) -3578Net Off Peak Usage (kWh) 8597
Net Usage (kWh) 4828
As you can see, solar negates itself for me during peak and part peak usage. I send more energy to the grid during this time then I use. My off peak usage is crazy high, because that is when I charge my cars. I have used 4828 kWh more than what my panels produced, and it will cost me about $300.
I really think that the TOU plan would be best for you, but I can't tell unless I look at your numbers. You can also push many of the intensive energy uses for your house during off peak times. TOU is worth it with an EV!
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