❓ A parliamentary question regarding the rationale, usage, and potential changes to Smart Power time-of-use electricity rates in Western Australia. The answer provides explanations for rate structures, usage numbers, and review processes.
AnsweredQoN 5775Legislative Assembly
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Regarding Smart Power time of use rates:
(a) why is the winter peak rate set between 7.00 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. and between 5.00 p.m. and 9.00 p.m., when the summer rate for these times is the standard rate;
(b) how many consumers in the southwest grid use Smart Power rates; and
(c) are there any plans to change the Smart Power rates?
(a) why is the winter peak rate set between 7.00 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. and between 5.00 p.m. and 9.00 p.m., when the summer rate for these times is the standard rate;
(b) how many consumers in the southwest grid use Smart Power rates; and
(c) are there any plans to change the Smart Power rates?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
10 August 2011
Responded by
Minister for Energy
Response time
50 days
(a) Peak rates are set according to seasonal peak usage, where the rates are most expensive when demand for electricity is at its highest. In summer, the peak times are when householders generally are arriving home and turn on air-conditioners, and in winter, peak time demand is driven by the use of heating.
(b) 23,186 as at 30 June 2011.
(c) Synergy does review SmartPower rates on a regular basis, and will make changes to rates if and when required.
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(b) 23,186 as at 30 June 2011.
(c) Synergy does review SmartPower rates on a regular basis, and will make changes to rates if and when required.
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