Time-of-Use Plans

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How Time-of-Use Plans Work

Time-of-use plans split the day into peak and off-peak periods. During the free hours, such as overnight, on weekends, or during set daytime windows, you pay nothing for energy. In exchange, the rate during the remaining hours is usually higher than on a standard flat-rate plan.

Your TDU delivery charges still apply to every kWh, including the free ones. The savings come only from the energy portion of your bill.

Who Benefits Most

• EV owners who charge overnight can move a large share of their kWh into free hours.
• Night-shift workers who are awake and using power when rates are lowest.
• Pool and hot tub owners who can run pumps and heaters during the free window.
• Families who can shift laundry and the dishwasher to off-peak hours.
• Work-from-home households that can take advantage of daytime free plans.

Just Moving In?

Picking a TOU plan before you have usage history can be tricky. Use our Quick Estimate to size up your home, then choose a TOU plan that fits when you expect to use power.

Is a TOU Plan Right for You?

Free nights and free weekends sound great, but are they actually saving you money? Your Smart Meter data shows exactly when you use electricity, hour by hour. We'll match your real usage pattern against every TOU plan available and tell you whether shifting your usage to off-peak hours will actually lower your bill, or if a flat-rate plan is the better fit.

Higher Peak Rates

TOU plans offset free hours with higher rates during peak times. Check the rate at your actual usage level to make sure savings outweigh the premium.

Bill Credit Thresholds

Some TOU plans include bill credits that only kick in above a certain usage level. If your usage is below the threshold, you may miss the credit entirely.

Your Usage Pattern Matters

Free nights plans save the most when you shift heavy usage to nighttime. If most of your consumption is during peak hours, a flat-rate plan may cost less.

Are Free Nights Plans Worth It?

Free nights sound great, but the higher daytime rate can erase the savings. See how to run the numbers for your home.

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