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Emma Nevin

Electric Ireland reveal exact two hours you shouldn't use appliances to avoid peak rates

Electric Ireland has revealed the exact two hours you should avoid turning on appliances if you want to steer clear of peak rates.

If you are on a time-of-use plan, it is important to know the exact time prices are at their highest so you can reduce your bill. The time-of-use tariffs are a new way for homes with Smart Meters to pay for electricity.

These tariffs mean you pay different rates during different times of the day, in contrast with a "flat" tariff which charges you the same rate regardless of the time.

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