Electricity companies offer discounts in exchange for power interruptions, impacting consumer bills.
The article discusses how electric utilities can set prices for customers with fluctuating power demands. The researchers suggest a pricing model where customers pay based on the maximum power they use, rather than the variability of their consumption. Customers can choose different supply options with varying levels of guaranteed power delivery. This approach is similar to how many electricity companies operate, offering lower bills in exchange for the ability to cut off power during high demand.