1. How likely is it that domestic customers will be able to switch consumption of electricity to off-peak periods? How likely is that businesses will be able to do so?

2. If, over time, consumers are encouraged to switch their consumption to off-peak periods, what will happen to peak and off-peak prices?

3. To what extent is peak-load pricing in the interests of consumers?

4. Is total consumption likely to be higher or lower with a system of peak and off-peak prices as opposed to a uniform price at all times?