With summer right around the corner, electricity bills are likely to spike as longer days and demand for cooling systems increase electricity consumption. To ensure there is sufficient supply available during peak demand periods, utility companies implement a Capacity Charge, a fee paid by consumers based on the estimated amount of energy used during a specific period. By reducing energy use during high-demand hours in the summer, consumers can lower the capacity charge on their bills starting the following year. Primera consultant and Business Analyst Team Lead, Andrew Wahrer, analyzes how capacity charges affect consumers and shares tips to mitigate rising electricity costs.

Read Andrew’s full report here.