In this paper, a DC-coupled hybrid microgrid is investigated and a simulation-based electricity analysis manner by using the OPAL-RT real-time simulation is developed for the discussion of the energysaving issue on the microgrid. Methodologies include modelling, simulation mechanism, and the development of control strategies are presented, and two different electricity price rules are introduced to calculate the residential electricity that from the investigated microgrid based on the designed scenarios. Results show that the benefit of electricity saving provided by the operation of the microgrid system are reported.