RMLD Announces Time Of Use Rate

The following is an announcement from Reading Municipal Light Department:

Results from an RMLD customer survey that took place in February indicate that over half (56.6%) of RMLD customers reported being “not at all aware” they can reduce their electric bills by choosing the time-of-use (TOU) rate, which encourages customers to shift their electricity use away from on-peak hours between noon and 7 p.m. on weekdays, excluding holidays.

RMLD wants its customers to know about the programs and rates it offers to help customers save money on their monthly bills.

“By minimizing electricity use during the day from noon to 7 p.m., you can save money on your electric bill,” said RMLD General Manager Vinnie Cameron. “Shifting power use to off-peak hours between 7 p.m. and noon and on weekends also helps RMLD stabilize rates and sustain reliability for all customers.” 

Under the TOU rate, the energy charge for power used during on-peak hours costs more than RMLD’s standard rate, while power used during off-peak hours costs less than the standard rate.  A TOU meter is required for this rate.  Complete rate requirements and details can be found online at www.rmld.com.

For more details or to take advantage of the TOU option, call 781-944-1340 or 781-942-6598 to speak with a customer service specialist.