Demand Charges

  • Definition: Charges based on the highest 15-minute interval of electricity use in a billing cycle.

  • Visual: Bar chart showing total energy vs. peak demand

  • Why it matters: In high-cost areas, 1 kW of peak can cost $30–$50/month

  • Role of Powertown: Our batteries reduce that peak → directly lower monthly bills.

Behind-the-Meter (BTM) vs Front-of-the-Meter (FTM)