> increasing the base billing rate and then reducing the per KW charge (Almost) every utility should do this. It more accurately reflects the real cost structu

> increasing the base billing rate and then reducing the per KW charge (Almost) every utility should do this. It more accurately reflects the real cost structure of grid maintenance, which doesn't depend on how much energy you use so much as on your peak usage during peak hours. In a world where home solar installations are common it's especially important, since you don't want people relying on the grid for backup power during period of low sun without paying anything to maintain that infrastructure. That's unsustainable in the long term.