Alabama Power peak
& off-peak hours

Below is every active TOU rate plan we track for Alabama Power — 16 plans — with period boundaries verified against the published tariff. No price values; periods only.

Rate Plans

RTA Residential Time Advantage

Residential
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 1 PM – 7 PM
On-Peak Nov 1 – Mar 31 Mon–Fri 5 AM – 9 AM
Effective
Oct 1, 2011
Verified

RTA-ENERGY Residential Time Advantage – Energy Only

Residential
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 1 PM – 7 PM
On-Peak Nov 1 – Mar 31 Mon–Fri 5 AM – 9 AM
Effective
Oct 1, 2011
Verified

CFTU Catfish Farms – Time-of-Use

Agricultural
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 12 PM – 7 PM
Mid-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 10 AM – 12 PM
Mid-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 7 PM – 9 PM
Mid-Peak Oct 1 – May 31 Mon–Fri 7 AM – 9 PM
Effective
Oct 3, 2000
Verified

FIRTU Farming Irrigation – Time-of-Use

Agricultural
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 12 PM – 7 PM
Mid-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 10 AM – 12 PM
Mid-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 7 PM – 9 PM
Mid-Peak Oct 1 – May 31 Mon–Fri 7 AM – 9 PM
Effective
Jul 12, 2007
Verified

BTA Business Time Advantage

Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 1 PM – 7 PM
On-Peak Nov 1 – Mar 31 Mon–Fri 5 AM – 9 AM
Effective
Jul 14, 2011
Verified

BTAL Business Time Advantage – Large

Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 1 PM – 7 PM
On-Peak Nov 1 – Mar 31 Mon–Fri 5 AM – 9 AM
Effective
Jul 14, 2011
Verified

LTU Lighting – Time-of-Use

Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 12 PM – 7 PM
Mid-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 10 AM – 12 PM
Mid-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 7 PM – 9 PM
Mid-Peak Oct 1 – May 31 Mon–Fri 7 AM – 9 PM
Effective
Dec 7, 1998
Verified

MTU Military – Time-of-Use

Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 10 AM – 9 PM
Effective
Dec 7, 1998
Verified

TST Thermal Storage – Time-of-Use

Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 12 PM – 7 PM
Mid-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 10 AM – 12 PM
Mid-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 7 PM – 9 PM
Mid-Peak Oct 1 – May 31 Mon–Fri 7 AM – 9 PM
Effective
Apr 4, 2006
Verified

BEVT Business Electric Vehicle – Time-of-Use

EV
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 12 PM – 7 PM
Mid-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 10 AM – 12 PM
Mid-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 7 PM – 9 PM
Mid-Peak Oct 1 – May 31 Mon–Fri 7 AM – 9 PM
Effective
Jan 1, 2006
Verified

PEV Plug-in Electric Vehicle Rider

EV
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Every day 5 AM – 9 PM
Effective
Apr 1, 2022
Verified

FMTU Fabricated Materials – Time-of-Use

Industrial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 12 PM – 7 PM
Mid-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 10 AM – 12 PM
Mid-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 7 PM – 9 PM
Mid-Peak Oct 1 – May 31 Mon–Fri 7 AM – 9 PM
Effective
Oct 3, 2000
Verified

PMTU Primary Metals – Time-of-Use

Industrial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 12 PM – 7 PM
Mid-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 10 AM – 12 PM
Mid-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 7 PM – 9 PM
Mid-Peak Oct 1 – May 31 Mon–Fri 7 AM – 9 PM
Effective
Oct 3, 2000
Verified

PTU Poultry – Time-of-Use

Industrial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 12 PM – 7 PM
Mid-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 10 AM – 12 PM
Mid-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 7 PM – 9 PM
Mid-Peak Oct 1 – May 31 Mon–Fri 7 AM – 9 PM
Effective
Dec 7, 1998
Verified

SCGTU Stone, Clay and Glass – Time-of-Use

Industrial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 12 PM – 7 PM
Mid-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 10 AM – 12 PM
Mid-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 7 PM – 9 PM
Mid-Peak Oct 1 – May 31 Mon–Fri 7 AM – 9 PM
Effective
Oct 3, 2000
Verified

TXTU Textiles and Apparel – Time-of-Use

Industrial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 12 PM – 7 PM
Mid-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 10 AM – 12 PM
Mid-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 7 PM – 9 PM
Mid-Peak Oct 1 – May 31 Mon–Fri 7 AM – 9 PM
Effective
Oct 3, 2000
Verified
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FAQ's

  1. What are Alabama Power's on-peak hours?

    On the RTA plan (Residential Time Advantage), on-peak hours run from 1 PM – 7 PM and 5 AM – 9 AM on weekdays. All remaining hours are classified as off-peak.

  2. Does Alabama Power charge more for electricity at certain times?

    Yes. Alabama Power offers time-of-use (TOU) rate plans where electricity costs vary depending on the period. The period—peak, off-peak, mid-peak, or super off-peak—depends on the time, day, and season. This page lists boundaries for 16 active schedules; tou.tools does not publish pricing ($/kWh) details.

  3. How do I get Alabama Power time-of-use periods in my app?

    Schedules are accessible programmatically via the tou.tools REST API and MCP server for AI agents. By querying a U.S. address or ZIP code, your application can instantly retrieve the current period and next scheduled transition time. Developer API keys are free.

  4. Do Alabama Power time-of-use hours change during holidays or seasons?

    Yes. Peak hours and rate periods can vary by season (typically summer and winter halves) and special holidays. While some schedules like E-ELEC keep stable hours year-round, others introduce super off-peak windows or adjust peak times. Check each rate plan card above for specific seasonal boundaries.

  5. What is the best time to charge an EV under Alabama Power's plans?

    For customers on EV-specific plans like BEVT, PEV, the most cost-effective time to charge is during super off-peak or off-peak hours. Charging during these designated windows significantly reduces electricity costs and minimizes demand on the grid.