Abstract: Power utilities are introducing cost-reflective tariffs, such as a time of use tariff to incentivise electricity use during off-peak periods, some of which include a demand charge during peak periods. The uptake of such tariffs depends on their economic benefits compared to other tariffs. The impact of such emerging tariffs on the household energy economy has not been widely investigated in the South Australian context. This research analyses the energy cost of grid-connected homes with photovoltaic (PV) systems under a time of use tariff with ...
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Environmental economics