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[–] 9 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I watch big state and national grid loads (for fun) and I see two distinct peaks: 7-8AM when everyone goes to work, and then around 5-7 PM when people commute home and heat up dinner.

Otherwise it's a linear diagonal curve coinciding with temperatures.

I personally try to keep my own energy usage a completely flat line so I can benefit from baseline load generator plants like nuclear (located not that far away).

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  • I personally try to keep my own energy usage a completely flat line so I can benefit from baseline load generator plants like nuclear (located not that far away).

    If you consume energy during peak hours you are a peak load consumer. Consuming in other hours doesn't change this fact.

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