Value-Based Pricing
- optimize a new revenue stream by offering PHEV owners value-based
differentiated pricing (i.e. charging lower rates during off-peak hours and
higher rates during peak hours)
Reduce Peak Demand Through Price Incentives
- by charging lower rates during off-peak hours, utilities can reduce peak
loads by rewarding customers with significantly reduced rates
- automatically charge PHEVs during off-peak hours based on
utility-scheduled commands
Verification and Detailed Billing
- measure and verify the amount of power sold to charge PHEVs to provide
accurate billing
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Reduce Energy Costs
- automatically charge PHEVs during off-peak hours to benefit from
significantly reduced rates
Reduce Carbon Footprint
- obtain easy-to-understand environmental data based on PHEV usage versus
a traditional vehicle
Detailed Billing
- line item billing based on PHEV charging
- monitor energy savings based on participation in utility-sponsored PHEV
pricing program
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Reduce Emissions and Pollutants
- encourage mainstream adoption of PHEVs to reduce carbon emissions caused
by traditional vehicles
Conserve Environmental Resources
- optimize existing baseload generation to reduce the need for additional
fuel and land resources
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