An electricity meter that records daytime and night-time consumption separately. Electricity is cheaper at night and slightly more expensive during the day than at the standard single rate.
In Russian:Двухтарифный счётчик·Dvukhtarifny schetchik
Day is usually from 7:00 to 23:00 and night from 23:00 to 7:00; the night rate is, as a rule, 2–3 times lower than the day rate. It pays off if you use a lot of electricity in the evening and at night (washing machine, water heater, electric heating). You can switch by applying to your electricity supplier (энергосбыт); modern «smart» meters often just need reprogramming.
Kazakhstan
In Kazakhstan, households have tariffs that differ by time of day — a multi-rate meter is needed for them.
Belarus
In Belarus, people with a multi-rate meter pay tariffs that differ by time of day; electricity is noticeably cheaper at night.
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