Our Time-of-Use (TOU) program encourages residential members to reduce electricity use during peak hours and months. Participants in the program will receive a lower-priced rate for using power during off-peak periods, but will pay closer to the actual cost of electricity during periods of the highest electric demand.
Our electric meters at your home can automatically record this data and keep track of electric use throughout the day so we can bill members accordingly.
The important thing to remember is that the TOU rate gives members an opportunity to control their bills by shifting use to the lower cost, off-peak periods and months.
March through May, September through November, plus all weekends and holidays - 90% of the year is off peak (7.5¢)
Summer TOU Rates
Midnight to 3 p.m - 7.5¢
3 p.m. to 9 p.m. - 22.6¢
9 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. - 7.5¢
Winter TOU Rates
Midnight to 7 a.m - 7.5¢
7 a.m. to 10 a.m. - 22.6¢
10 a.m. to 6 p.m - 7.5¢
6 p.m. to 9 p.m. - 22.6¢
9 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. - 7.5¢
What You Can Do To Save!
- Use automatic timers to avoid running appliances such as water heaters, pool pumps, hot tubs, dehumidifiers, etc., during peak times.
- Install a programmable thermostat to automatically adjust the temperature during peak times, especially in the
summer months. - Plug computers, printers and televisions into power strips and turn off at the switch when not in use.
- Wash and dry clothes mid-day or late at night.
- Avoid running the dishwasher during peak times. Try the delayed start function instead.
- Avoid using the oven and fire up the grill instead.
To take advantage of the TOU rate, please visit our Rates page or call the office at (812) 246-3316.