CBS 8 did the math we learned it's really going to cost you.
As the heat wave hits San Diego county, people are debating if they should turn on their AC.
Energy saving tips tell you to leave your thermostat set to 78 degrees but what if 78 degrees is still too hot? How long you can run that AC depends on which billing rate you have with SDG&E.
If you're on the time-of-day billing plan, your biggest goal is to not run your AC between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. which includes the hottest part of the day. This may work for some but not for all.
Another option is the tiered billing system where your energy use is measured throughout the month.
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