Comparison of Two Different Electricity Tariffs for a Residence in Sivas,Turkey

In this study, single- and multi-rate electricity tariffs for a residence in Sivas province were compared.Consumption in the residence was determined by examining the 5-year electricity bills of the house calculatedbased on pricing for the single-rate electricity tariff and the cost was calculated based on pricing for the multirate electricity tariff. The calculations revealed that monthly electricity consumption in the residence rangedbetween 220 kWh and 280 kWh. If the current consumption is priced using a multi-rate tariff, the energy costwill be reduced by only 7%. Electricity consumption habits should be supported by awareness-raising programs,and peak and day time electricity demand should be reduced by shifting electricity consumption to night hours.