Just want to share for those of you that may have Comed as your electric provider and delivery service, the RRTP Program (Residential Real Time Pricing) is great for an MS it seems. We got it activated promptly after getting our 70D.
Overall it is cheaper throughout most days with spikes only on really hot days, but definitely saves some $ on your electric bill, maybe 15% or more if you were used to having the locked in Chicago rate of 5.9 cents per kw.
For example, always charge the car starting at 3AM now here. It charges typically for 1-3 hours when rates are around 1.9, 1, .9, or has been negative 1.9 or more cents lately. Had times where it was negative 10 to 20 cents per kw between 3-7AM even some days.
Highly recommend it for those with the option - makes charging cost next to nothing being a few cents, or actually earn $ on your bill when rates are negative.
-T
Overall it is cheaper throughout most days with spikes only on really hot days, but definitely saves some $ on your electric bill, maybe 15% or more if you were used to having the locked in Chicago rate of 5.9 cents per kw.
For example, always charge the car starting at 3AM now here. It charges typically for 1-3 hours when rates are around 1.9, 1, .9, or has been negative 1.9 or more cents lately. Had times where it was negative 10 to 20 cents per kw between 3-7AM even some days.
Highly recommend it for those with the option - makes charging cost next to nothing being a few cents, or actually earn $ on your bill when rates are negative.
-T