a collection of rules, definitions, electric rates and additional charges that specify how your electricity bill is calculated. Tariffs are set by the utility and approved by a governing body such as a public utilities commission or equivalent.
Pros
Provides a basis for consumer and investor confidence by accounting and detailing times and cost related to electricity delivery.
Cons
They can be hard to change; may comprise many individual pieces making them complicated or difficult to understand.
Real Talk
Tariffs are a powerful tool to providing direction for markets, investments and consumption.