Best Smart Thermostats for Variable-Rate Electricity & Peak Hours

As Canadian power utilities expand Time-of-Use (TOU) pricing and peak-hour rate structures—such as BC Hydro’s Peak Saver program and Ontario's Ultra-Low Overnight (ULO) rate—managing your home’s thermal mass has become a core strategy for keeping utility costs under control. Cooling or heating your home before peak rate windows hit allows your HVAC system to "coast" during high-cost hours, protecting your energy bill without sacrificing comfort. However, automating TOU strategies requires a smar