Utility Rate Optimization Guides

Find the best rate schedule for your situation. Compare tariffs, understand TOU pricing, explore EV rates, and discover cost optimization strategies that save 10-30% on energy costs.

How to use these rate guides

Most commercial and industrial electricity customers are on the wrong rate schedule. With utilities filing new tariffs annually and time-of-use structures becoming more complex, a rate that worked last year may cost you thousands extra today. Our guides break down every available schedule, explain who each rate is best for, and provide actionable cost optimization strategies — from TOU load shifting to demand management and solar+storage arbitrage.

Step 1

Find your utility's rate guide

Search below by utility name or state. Each guide covers every available commercial and industrial tariff schedule.

Step 2

Compare tariffs against your usage

Review TOU periods, demand thresholds, and rate tiers. Match your load profile to the schedule that minimizes your blended $/kWh.

Step 3

Implement savings or let Nectar automate

Apply load-shifting strategies yourself, or let Nectar continuously monitor your rates and alert you when a better schedule becomes available.

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Showing 6 of 6 utilities

Alabama Power Company

Alabama · Regulated · Data access guide

1,546,483 customers

Austin Energy

Texas · Regulated · Data access guide

562,004 customers

Commonwealth Edison Co. (ComEd)

Illinois · Deregulated · Data access guide

4,130,000 customers

Florida Power & Light Co. (FPL)

Florida · Regulated · Data access guide

5,900,000 customers

Gibson Electric Membership Corp.

Tennessee · Regulated · Data access guide

39,260 customers

Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (PG&E)

California · Partial choice · Data access guide

5,725,404 customers

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