In a traditional electricity plan, you pay a fixed rate for your electricity no matter when you use it. However, time-of-use (TOU) plans work differently: the cost of your electricity varies depending on when you use it. Under these plans, your utility company sets different rates for peak hours, off-peak hours, and sometimes even super off-peak or partial-peak hours. Time-of-use plans are becoming more common among utility providers. They can be particularly advantageous if you’re…