A new electricity pricing program introduced by the Ontario government will be a boon for rooftop solar, even though it was originally designed for electric vehicle owners, writes renewable energy veteran Glen Estill.
The new electricity rate, known as Ultra Low Overnight (ULO) pricing, is meant to shift electricity demand from peak to off-peak hours.
The approach is tailor-made for EVs that can get a price break for charging overnight, when system demand is low. But it also boosts the value of solar generation.
Read the rest of Glen Estill's analysis here. Then start thinking about how it applies in your own state or province!