Here in Ontario we have smart meters which enable pricing schemes that vary throughout the day. They said it was for the 'Green' way of doing things and it would save consumers money. Like all things the government says, the opposite actually occurred. Rates have skyrocketed and now instead of running your laundry, dryer, dishwasher etc during the day while you're at work, most people perform these tasks in the evening for cost savings. In Ontario, even if you attempt to use the bulk of your electricity during the evening, hydro still costs MORE! Now you work all day and spend the evenings doing chores.
Smart meters are great for squeezing every last nickel out of the consumer and now Ontario has the highest electrical rates in North America. Get ready to pay more. Sorry about your luck. :(