Electricity Pricing Models

The cluster centers on discussions about electricity billing structures, such as per-kWh charges versus flat fees, who pays for power consumption, and how pricing dynamics influence usage preferences for appliances or services.

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bpicolo Sep 29, 2017 View on HN

I'm surprised they don't want you to pay for more electricity. Good on them

jjtheblunt May 29, 2024 View on HN

yep, agreed. didn't realize the power company pricing dynamics would make it preferable: that's interesting!

coin Feb 22, 2013 View on HN

The electricity needs to be factored in, it's not free.

jsprogrammer Feb 15, 2016 View on HN

Because they aren't paying for the electricity?

_dain_ Dec 31, 2021 View on HN

paying way more for electricity is not a good thing, sorry.

gallerdude Dec 16, 2016 View on HN

"Imagine if your electricity company could decide that you pay more for some appliances than others."

QAPereo Dec 11, 2017 View on HN

Are they paying for that electricity?

deciplex Apr 11, 2014 View on HN

You assume they're all paying for the power. Once you remove that assumption, it makes more sense.

ilyt Aug 18, 2023 View on HN

I'd imagine that has more to do with price of power than absolute amount.

trotsky Dec 3, 2010 View on HN

Because someone else is paying the client's power bill?