Electric Vehicle — Time-of-Use/Demand Rate
The Electric Vehicle — Time-of-Use/Demand (EV-TOU/D) rate works like the General Service — Time-of-Use/Demand rate, but it’s designed to help EV owners save. The biggest difference is that with this plan, members can lower energy costs by charging their vehicle during overnight hours, between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.
Members who switch from the General Service rate to the EV-TOU/D rate see a lower EV Charging rate, which helps them save energy and money while decreasing peak usage during on-peak hours.
With the EV-TOU/D rate, members can save money when they limit how much energy they use during on-peak hours. Consumers enjoy even lower pricing during late-night off-peak hours.
The EV rate could be a good choice for members who:
- Own or lease an electric vehicle. (It must be a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle or battery electric vehicle.)
- Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) models that do not plug in are ineligible.
- Charge their vehicle at home between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.
- Use less energy at home during on-peak hours. (During these hours, energy is more costly).
A copy of their current electric vehicle DMV registration and EV-TOU/D agreement is required to participate.
EV-TOU Member Messages
Hello {Name},
Thank you for your interest in the Electric Vehicle — Time-of-Use/Demand (EV-TOU/D) rate. Grand Valley Power is delighted to offer this optional rate to co-op consumers. To apply for this rate, please complete the DocuSign application that you will receive in a subsequent email. Please note that this application must be completed within 30 days of its receipt or the application will expire.
- Your current DMV registration for the electric vehicle is required. The registration must match the account holder's name and address listed on the application. In addition, vehicles must be plug-in (PHEV) or all-electric vehicle (BEV).
- SmartHub: If you are not already a SmartHub user, we will contact you to set up a SmartHub Account prior to approving your EV-TOU rate application. With SmartHub you can view your monthly, daily and hourly energy usage, pay your bills online, report outages, receive important billing or service alerts, and more. Visit gvp.org/SmartHub to get started now.
After your application is approved, Grand Valley Power will apply the EV-TOU/D rate based on your billing cycle.
More about the EV-TOU rate:
Electric Vehicle - Time-of-Use/Demand (EV-TOU/D) is available to all residential consumers that own a qualified Electric Vehicle that is charged on the served premises. (Vehicles registered to a business are not eligible for the EV-TOU/D rate.) The rate is limited to consumers whose load requirement does not exceed 50 kilowatts and is a single-phase service.
This Time-of-Use rate includes periods of higher-priced on-peak kilowatt-hours (kWh) and lower-priced off-peak kWh. The EV Charging period is from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily.
- On-Peak Hours: 7 days a week, year-round between 4:00 pm and 9:00 pm;
- Off-Peak Hours: 7 days a week, year-round between 7:00 am to 4:00 pm., and 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm;
- EV Charge Hours: 7 days a week, year-round, between 11:00 pm and 7:00 am.
Please call us with any questions about your electric vehicle application or rate at (970) 242-0040.
Regards,
Hello {Name},
Congratulations! Your application for the EV-TOU/D rate has been approved. You have been enrolled under the EV-TOU/D rate based on your next month's billing cycle. Please note that your GVP bill will include an additional line item that shows your on-peak and off-peak charging consumption, in addition to your EV Charging consumption. An example bill is pictured below.
Shift. Reduce. Save!
This Time-of-Use rate includes periods of higher-priced on-peak kilowatt-hours (kWh) and lower-priced off-peak kWh. An EV Charging period is from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily.
- On-Peak Hours: 7 days a week, year-round between 4:00 pm and 9:00 pm;
- Off-Peak Hours: 7 days a week, year-round between 7:00 am to 4:00 pm., and 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm;
- EV Charge Hours: 7 days a week, year-round between 11:00 pm and 7:00 am.
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Electric Vehicle Resources: GVP's online electric vehicle center provides members with advanced energy resources, charging maps, EV calculators, and more. As always, we welcome your suggestions as we dive into electric vehicles. Visit gvp.org/DriveEV to begin exploring!
Vehicle Registration: To maintain your EV-TOU/D rate, we must have a valid EV registration on file at all times. You will be contacted when your EV registration expires.
Please call us with any further questions about your electric vehicle application or rate at (970) 242-0040.
Regards,
Dear Grand Valley Power Member,
According to our records, your electric vehicle registration has expired. Please reply to this email with a copy of your updated vehicle registration to remain on Grand Valley Power’s Electric Vehicle — Time-of-Use/Demand (EV-TOU/D) rate. Please send us this information by {INSERT DATE HERE – 30 days after the notice is sent}.
Important Reminder:
- Your renewed DMV registration for the electric vehicle is required. The registration must match the account holder name and address listed on the application. In addition, vehicles must be plug-in (PHEV) or all-electric vehicle (BEV).
Unfortunately, if you cannot provide us with this information by the deadline, your account will resume to General Service – Time-of-Use. Please call us with any further questions about your electric vehicle rate or GVP account at (970) 242-0040.
Regards,
Dear Grand Valley Power Member,
According to our records, we did not receive your renewed electric vehicle registration before the requested due date of {INSERT DATE HERE}. Therefore, unfortunately, Grand Valley Power must remove the Electric Vehicle – Time-of-Use/Demand rate from your account. After this, your GVP account will resume to General Service – Time-of-Use.
We understand that life gets busy, and we're here for you, our members! To be placed back on the EV-TOU/D rate, please fill out the Member Interest form for the EV-TOU/D rate.
Important Reminder:
- Your renewed DMV registration for the electric vehicle is required. The registration must match the account holder name and address listed on the application. In addition, vehicles must be plug-in (PHEV) or all-electric vehicle (BEV).
Please know that if you are placed back on to the EV-TOU/D rate, it will not become effective until after your next month's billing cycle. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to call us at (970) 242-0040.
Regards,
Dear Grand Valley Power Member,
Thank you for providing your current electric vehicle registration. Your Electric Vehicle - Time-of-Use/Demand rate has been renewed for the following year. As a friendly reminder, we have a variety of resources and tools for you to save energy and money while on the EV-TOU/D rate.
Electric Vehicle resources:
GVP's online electric vehicle center provides members with advanced energy resources, charging maps, EV calculators, and more. As always, we welcome your suggestions as we dive into electric vehicles. Visit gvp.org/DriveEV to begin exploring!
SmartHub Resources:
If you are not already a SmartHub user, we highly suggest you sign-up! You can view your monthly, daily and hourly energy usage, pay your bills online, report outages, receive important billing or service alerts, and more. Visit gvp.org/SmartHub to get started.
Regards,
MSR Process Document
EV-TOU Member FAQs
Electric Vehicle - Time-of-Use (EV-TOU) is available to all residential consumers that own a qualified Electric Vehicle that is charged on the served premise. This rate is limited to consumers whose load requirement does not exceed 50 kW and is a single-phase service type.
Other requirements include:
- DMV Registration is required on an annual basis;
- EV-TOU members require an enhanced meter with two-way communication capabilities;
- EV-TOU is a month-to-month service and is non-transferable to other service locations.
- Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) interconnections are not allowed.
Ineligible members include:
- Multi-family housing units that currently are on shared metering.
- Commercial Small Power, Large Power or other members with service needs that exceed 50 kW.
For terms and conditions, please review the EV-TOU rate application.
Electric vehicles that are eligible for the EV-TOU rate typically are under the classification of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) or Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV). Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) are ineligible. Learn more about EV vehicle types here.
A current Department of Motor Vehicle registration is required along with a completed application. Typically, a DMV registration will display fuel type as "electric" or "electric/gas".
Example below:
For a list of eligible vehicles please visit the U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuel Vehicle Search. You can download a complete list of current vehicles that use electricity as the fuel source (on the upper right hand side of the page). Please note, that this list does not include older models of vehicles.
No, a separate meter is not required for the EV-TOU rate, as this rate will be for the whole home. This program encourages members to charge at home during the preferred charging times from 11 p.m. – 7 a.m. daily.
The program is designed to encourage members to charge overnight when the electric grid typically has lower use. This will create grid efficiency that supports downward pressure on rates. The EV Rate is optional, and not required by EV owners. However, we want to spread awareness of the optional rate because it will encourage usage that promotes electric grid efficiency, resulting in cost savings that all members benefit from.
Under this optional rate, electricity costs different amounts at different times of day. The EV-TOU rate maximizes your savings when charging at home by using a special rate that is designed to encourage EV charging during the "EV Charge" times.
There are three time periods for the EV-TOU rate:
Costs on the EV rate are lowest from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. every day, including weekends and holidays when demand is lowest. This is the best time to charge your vehicle.
To sign up for the EV-TOU rate, please complete the online interest form or contact us at 970-242-0040 to get the process started. The following items are required for the application:
Current Colorado DMV Registration
- Registration name and address must match GVP service address and account holder name to qualify.
- Registration must indicate vehicle is electric fuel type.
GVP Account Number
- Located on your billing statement or you can find this number by logging in on SmartHub (via app or computer).
EV Details - Year, Make, Model
Charging Details - Plug-in charger or hard-wired, model/brand, volts and electrical inspection date (if hard-wired).
Our member service representatives will follow up with you on any additional needs and confirm when the EV rate is effective on your account. This will depend on your billing cycle and when you complete all the necessary requirements for the EV-TOU rate.
Please contact our office at 970-242-0040 or stop by Monday through Friday from 8-5 p.m. to fill out the application in person with the following items above.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Example eligible registration below. Applications missing a valid registration or a registration that does not have a matching service location address will be denied or delayed.