https://utilityexplained.com/tags/time-of-use-electricity/Recent content in Time of Use Electricity on Utility ExplainedHugoen-usSat, 07 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://utilityexplained.com/blog/08-time-of-use-electricity/Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://utilityexplained.com/blog/08-time-of-use-electricity/<h1 id="time-of-use-electricity-rates-when-power-is-cheapest-and-how-to-save">Time-of-Use Electricity Rates: When Power Is Cheapest and How to Save</h1> <p>If your electric utility has offered you a &ldquo;time-of-use&rdquo; rate plan, you might be wondering whether it&rsquo;s a good deal. The short answer: <strong>it depends entirely on when you use electricity.</strong> If you can shift most of your usage to off-peak hours, TOU rates can save you 15–40%. If you can&rsquo;t, you might pay more.</p> <p>This guide explains how TOU rates work, what the typical peak and off-peak windows are, and gives you a practical plan to maximize savings.</p>