Appalachian Power Co time-of-use hours in West Virginia

On WV-RS-TOD, on-peak hours run 7 AM – 9 PM on weekdays. Below is every active TOU rate plan Appalachian Power Co offers in West Virginia — 5 plans — with period boundaries verified against the published tariff. No price values; periods only.

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

For developers & agents

Query Appalachian Power Co periods in West 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 West Virginia, with its period boundaries.

WV-RS-TOD Residential Service Time-of-Day Residential
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 7 AM – 9 PM
Effective
Sep 29, 2025
Verified
WV-GS-TOD General Service Time-of-Day Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 7 AM – 9 PM
Effective
Sep 29, 2025
Verified
WV-LGS-TOD Large General Service Time-of-Day Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 7 AM – 9 PM
Effective
Sep 29, 2025
Verified
WV-SGS-LM-TOD Small General Service - Load Management Time-of-Day Provision Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 7 AM – 9 PM
Effective
Sep 29, 2025
Verified
WV-PEV Residential Plug-In Electric Vehicle Charging EV
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 6 AM – 8 PM
Effective
Sep 29, 2025
Verified

Frequently asked

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

    On the WV-RS-TOD plan (Residential Service Time-of-Day), on-peak hours run from 7 AM – 9 PM on weekdays. All remaining hours are classified as off-peak.

  2. Does Appalachian Power Co charge more for electricity at certain times in West 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 5 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 West Virginia?

    For customers on EV-specific plans like WV-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.