时隔两年 四川自5月1日起再次调整分时电价机制 工商业用户错峰用电 预计全年用电价格有所降低

Core Viewpoint - The adjustment of the time-of-use electricity pricing mechanism in Sichuan aims to better manage electricity demand, especially during peak seasons, and to ensure a stable power supply for both residential and commercial users [2][3]. Group 1: Reasons for Adjustment - The time-of-use pricing mechanism has been in place since 1992, and changes in electricity load characteristics, particularly due to increased residential and air conditioning loads, necessitated this adjustment [2]. - Significant seasonal and regional differences in electricity demand have been observed, prompting the need for a more responsive pricing mechanism [2]. Group 2: Key Changes in Pricing Mechanism - A seasonal differentiated time-of-use pricing mechanism has been established, increasing summer peak hours by 2 hours and reducing low valley hours by 2 hours, resulting in summer peak, flat, and valley hours of 10, 8, and 6 respectively [3]. - The peak pricing mechanism has been adjusted by canceling peak prices for December and January, while extending peak hours in July and August from 2 to 3 hours [3]. - A dynamic adjustment mechanism for time-of-use pricing will be implemented, allowing for annual evaluations and adjustments based on electricity supply and demand conditions [4]. Group 3: Impact on Commercial Users - The adjustments are expected to guide commercial users in shifting their electricity usage away from peak times, alleviating pressure during summer peak periods [7]. - An increase of 180 hours in low valley pricing and a corresponding reduction in flat pricing is anticipated, potentially lowering overall electricity costs for commercial users [7]. - Commercial users with a capacity of 50 kW or below can voluntarily choose to adopt the time-of-use pricing, while large industrial users in certain regions will not be subject to the peak pricing mechanism [7]. Group 4: Residential Impact - The adjustments will not affect residential electricity usage, as the low valley pricing policy for residential users remains unchanged [8].