08/12/2026
I used my own home's meter data to model exactly what PSE&G's Time of Use rate would do to my electric bill — and the results are worth seeing.
Here's what I found:
The TOU rate alone (no changes) is more expensive overall, especially in summer months like June.
But adding a battery can generate savings of hundreds of dollars per year, just from charging during off-peak hours and discharging during peak ones. And that's the simplest possible battery model. Most modern battery systems are far smarter - automatically optimizing charge and discharge cycles in ways that can push those savings even further.
The takeaway: PSE&G's TOU rate isn't automatically a win on its own. But pair it with a battery, and the math changes completely.
Want to see what the numbers look like for your home? RExChain is offering free consultations — reach out to find out how much you could save.