What Time-of-Use Electricity Rates Are
Learn how time-of-use electricity rates divide the day into off-peak, mid-peak, and peak price periods.
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Guides to time-of-use electricity
Plain-language explanations for choosing a plan and moving flexible energy use without losing comfort or convenience.
Looking outside the U.S.? Explore actual rate data for Canada, the UK, France, and Ireland.
How to Charge an EV on Off-Peak Power
Set an EV charging schedule around off-peak electricity hours and estimate what overnight charging can save.
Read the guideTime-of-Use Rates and Heat Pumps
Understand when pre-heating or pre-cooling can move heat pump use away from expensive electricity hours.
Read the guideOff-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Critical Peak
A plain-language guide to the price-period labels used in residential electricity tariffs.
Read the guideShould You Switch from a Flat Rate to TOU?
Use a practical checklist to decide whether a time-of-use electricity plan fits your household.
Read the guideState of Time-of-Use Rates in America
A data-backed overview of residential time-of-use rate availability and what current utility schedules reveal.
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