>>Why should I have to pay more.
The reality of electrical generation capacity planning and construction means that a kWH generated at time of peak demand costs / is worth a lot more than an off-peak one. It’s basic economics, that’s why.
Only because they charge more for it. Their cost of producing doesn’t go up. And in general they don’t actually vary production much because throttling isn’t good on machines. But because it’s when people need to have it they get to charge more. It’s a captive audience. Which is basic economics. It’s also sleazy.
“The reality of electrical generation capacity planning and construction means that a kWH generated at time of peak demand costs / is worth a lot more than an off-peak one. It’s basic economics, that’s why.”
Previously the technology to monitor everyones meter so they could charge demand rates was not available cost-effective for household customers. Now that it is, they do it because they are now able to do it.