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Critical peak pricing

Critical peak pricing uses higher prices during a limited number of critical hours.

grid · Concept code GS-CONCEPT-216 · Last verified September 29, 2026

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FERC's Energy Primer describes critical peak pricing as a retail demand-response pricing approach used during limited annual critical hours; it does not provide a particular customer's critical-peak tariff or bill calculation.

Review confirmed · Review due October 29, 2026

The previous review deadline was September 27, 2026. The missed interval remains unverified; the current review does not establish historical coverage.

The cited evidence supports this statement within the source’s stated scope. Its jurisdiction and source-event date limit its applicability to a particular project.

Applicable jurisdiction: US

Verified September 29, 2026

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Critical peak pricing uses higher prices during a limited number of critical hours.

Review confirmed · Review due October 29, 2026

The previous review deadline was September 27, 2026. The missed interval remains unverified; the current review does not establish historical coverage.

The cited evidence supports this statement within the source’s stated scope. Its jurisdiction and source-event date limit its applicability to a particular project.

Applicable jurisdiction: US

Verified September 29, 2026

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