Appalachian Power Co time-of-use hours in Virginia

On VA-RS-STOU, on-peak hours run 4 PM – 7 PM and 7 AM – 10 AM and 7 AM – 8 PM on weekdays. Below is every active TOU rate plan Appalachian Power Co offers in Virginia — 6 plans — with period boundaries verified against the published tariff. No price values; periods only.

Appalachian Power Co also serves West Virginia — or view all states.

For developers & agents

Query Appalachian Power Co periods in Virginia programmatically.

One call returns the current period and the next transition time for any U.S. ZIP or address — GET /query/current over REST, or the same data through MCP for AI agents.

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Rate plan schedules

Every active time-of-use plan we track for Appalachian Power Co in Virginia, with its period boundaries.

VA-RS-STOU Residential Service - Smart Time of Use Residential
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
Critical Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 4 PM – 7 PM
Critical Peak Dec 1 – Feb 29 Mon–Fri 7 AM – 10 AM
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 7 AM – 8 PM
Effective
Jan 1, 2025
Verified
VA-RS-TOD Residential Service Time-of-Day Residential
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 7 AM – 8 PM
Effective
Jan 1, 2025
Verified
VA-GS-TOD General Service Time-of-Day Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 7 AM – 8 PM
Effective
Jan 1, 2025
Verified
VA-LGS-TOD Large General Service Time-of-Day Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 7 AM – 8 PM
Effective
Jan 1, 2025
Verified
VA-LFEVC Large Fleet Electric Vehicle Charging EV
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 7 AM – 8 PM
Effective
Jan 1, 2025
Verified
VA-PEV Residential Plug-In Electric Vehicle Charging EV
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 6 AM – 8 PM
Effective
Jan 1, 2025
Verified

Frequently asked

  1. What are Appalachian Power Co's on-peak hours in Virginia?

    On the VA-RS-STOU plan (Residential Service - Smart Time of Use), on-peak hours run from 4 PM – 7 PM and 7 AM – 10 AM and 7 AM – 8 PM on weekdays. All remaining hours are classified as off-peak.

  2. Does Appalachian Power Co charge more for electricity at certain times in Virginia?

    Yes. Appalachian Power Co 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 6 active schedules; tou.tools does not publish pricing ($/kWh) details.

  3. How do I get Appalachian Power Co 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 Appalachian Power Co 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 Appalachian Power Co's plans in Virginia?

    For customers on EV-specific plans like VA-LFEVC, VA-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.