This paper, “Bending the Cost Curve,” explores how well-designed and implemented time-varying rates can influence customer behavior, reduce system peaks, and align consumption with costs. We examine the evolution of rate design, the three main categories of utility costs, and the foundational Bonbright Principles, including a critical new 9th principle.

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