I have reduced my power requirements so low that Bammys plans are nullified in my case. When I get the solar water heat in I will be facing a new problem, using enough power to keep them from pulling the transformer. I HAVE to use a minimum of 20 bucks a month they told me.
Oh, noes!
I have an old style electric water heater...
I put a simple timer on it like a pool filter timer...
I turn it off 12 hours a day...6:00 pm to 6:00 am...
saves me tons of money....