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Do Shape Shifters: Agile unit rates tend to be different depending on the time of year?

Yes, Shape Shifters: Agile unit rates tend to be higher in the winter than in the summer. 

Energy markets are seasonal. During the winter, national demand for energy is higher. So, wholesale energy costs - which Agile prices follow - tend to be higher too.

You can see historical energy prices in our Shape Shifters: Agile portal. These go back to January 2025, when the tariff first launched.

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