Multan Electricity Power Company MEPCO is providing services to million of users. MEPCO committed to provide interruption free electricity services to its consumers.
As day by day , use of electronics gadget is increasing and consumption of energy is rapidly increasing. In order to meet the demand and supply MEPCO suggest its consumers to reduce the consumption.
On the other hand , electricity prices are in hike and major portion of monthly income allocated for utility bills. MEPCO encourage the customers to reduce their bill with control over the consumption. Some common tips are described in below to reduce the bill and meet the demand of energy.
- Use Less Energy: Save electricity by choosing energy-efficient lights and appliances. Avoid wasting energy and adjust your heating and cooling for efficiency.
- Shift Usage to Off-Peak Hours: Try to use electricity during off-peak hours at night when the rates are cheaper. Check MEPCO guidelines here regarding peak hours.
- Install Solar Panels: Consider adding solar panels to produce your own electricity and reduce your energy bills.
- Pay Bills on Time: Make sure to pay your electricity bill online on time to avoid extra fees. You might want to set up automatic payments if possible.
- Balance Your Load: If you have a 3-phase connection, spread out your electricity use to balance the load and lower your costs.
- Prevent Theft: Make sure there’s no electricity theft in your area as it can increase your rates. Report any suspicious activity.
- Choose the Right Plan: Select an electricity plan that fits your usage habits to keep your bills low.
- Use TOU Meters: Think about using Time-of-Use (TOU) meters to help lower your electricity bill.
- Reduce Load During Peak Times: If MEPCO requests it, try to reduce your electricity use during peak hours to help prevent load shedding.
What is Time- of -Use ( TOU) Meters
Time-of-Use (TOU) meters are a type of electricity meter that tracks the amount of electricity you use and the time of day when it is used. Unlike traditional meters, which only record the total electricity consumption, TOU meters also record when the electricity is consumed.
The idea behind TOU meters is that electricity costs vary throughout the day, typically being more expensive during peak hours and cheaper during off-peak hours. TOU meters allow utility companies to charge different rates depending on when electricity is used, encouraging consumers to shift their usage to off-peak times, which can save money on their electricity bills.
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For example, if you use a lot of electricity during the evening, which is often a peak time, you’ll pay a higher rate. But if you can shift some of that usage to late at night or early in the morning when demand is lower, you could take advantage of cheaper rates.
TOU meters are often used as part of efforts to make electricity consumption more efficient and to reduce load on the power grid during peak times.
