Every household creates demand. Reducing it is often a matter of timing.
The easiest way to lower demand is to spread out the use of major appliances throughout the day.
Instead of running everything at once, stagger usage when possible.
Tips to Reduce Demand:
• Spread out major appliance use. Don’t run your heating and cooling system, water heater, dryer and dishwasher at the same time.
• Use delay-start features. Program dishwashers and washing machines to run during off-peak evening or overnight hours.
• Charge EVs strategically. Set your electric vehicle to charge overnight when other household electricity use is minimal.
• Monitor weather extremes. On very hot or cold days when your HVAC system works hardest, postpone running other major appliances until heating or cooling demand decreases.
• Think about timing. Consider which tasks need to happen immediately and which can wait a few hours.
Example: Imagine your home has:
• Air conditioner
• Dishwasher
• Washing machine
• Microwave
If you run all of them at the same time, your electric demand goes way up. But if you used them at different times, your demand stays lower, even if your total monthly usage is the same.
