When information is uneven, outcomes look like choice but behave like chance. The essay contends that the city should pilot dynamic electricity pricing for municipal buildings to cut peak demand, even if the rollout requires careful monitoring. According to the author, the change would save money over time, improve safety and access, and make services more dependable. As evidence, the author cites that the change could cost about $38147 upfront but pay back within 5 years and that a pilot program reported satisfaction rising from 49% to 77%. Critics worry about the cost and the hassle of changing routines. The author responds that but the numbers suggest the status quo is already expensive—just in less visible ways. The piece ends by calling for a measured implementation rather than a symbolic gesture.