Bear Valley Electric Service time-of-use hours

On A-4-TOU, on-peak hours run 4 PM – 10 PM and 5 PM – 10 PM every day. Below is every active TOU rate plan we track for Bear Valley Electric Service — 6 plans — with period boundaries verified against the published tariff. No price values; periods only.

For developers & agents

Query Bear Valley Electric Service periods 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 Bear Valley Electric Service, with its period boundaries.

A-4-TOU Schedule A-4 TOU — General Service Time-of-Use Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
Mid-Peak May 1 – Oct 31 Every day 7 AM – 4 PM
On-Peak May 1 – Oct 31 Every day 4 PM – 10 PM
Mid-Peak Nov 1 – Apr 30 Every day 6 AM – 5 PM
On-Peak Nov 1 – Apr 30 Every day 5 PM – 10 PM
Mid-Peak Nov 1 – Apr 30 Every day 10 PM – 12 AM
Effective
Apr 1, 2026
Verified
A-5-TOU-SEC Schedule A-5 TOU Secondary — Time-of-Use (<4,160 KV) Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
Mid-Peak May 1 – Oct 31 Every day 7 AM – 4 PM
On-Peak May 1 – Oct 31 Every day 4 PM – 10 PM
Mid-Peak Nov 1 – Apr 30 Every day 6 AM – 5 PM
On-Peak Nov 1 – Apr 30 Every day 5 PM – 10 PM
Mid-Peak Nov 1 – Apr 30 Every day 10 PM – 12 AM
Effective
Apr 1, 2026
Verified
TOU-EV-1 Schedule TOU-EV-1 — Residential EV Charging EV
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
Super Off-Peak May 1 – Oct 31 Every day 9 AM – 4 PM
On-Peak May 1 – Oct 31 Every day 4 PM – 10 PM
Super Off-Peak Nov 1 – Apr 30 Every day 9 AM – 5 PM
On-Peak Nov 1 – Apr 30 Every day 5 PM – 11 PM
Effective
Apr 1, 2026
Verified
TOU-EV-2 Schedule TOU-EV-2 — Commercial EV Charging (<20 kW) EV
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
Super Off-Peak May 1 – Oct 31 Every day 9 AM – 4 PM
On-Peak May 1 – Oct 31 Every day 4 PM – 10 PM
Super Off-Peak Nov 1 – Apr 30 Every day 9 AM – 5 PM
On-Peak Nov 1 – Apr 30 Every day 5 PM – 11 PM
Effective
Apr 1, 2026
Verified
TOU-EV-3 Schedule TOU-EV-3 — Commercial EV Charging (20-500 kW) EV
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
Super Off-Peak May 1 – Oct 31 Every day 9 AM – 4 PM
On-Peak May 1 – Oct 31 Every day 4 PM – 10 PM
Super Off-Peak Nov 1 – Apr 30 Every day 9 AM – 5 PM
On-Peak Nov 1 – Apr 30 Every day 5 PM – 11 PM
Effective
Apr 1, 2026
Verified
A-5-TOU-PRIM Schedule A-5 TOU Primary — Time-of-Use (≥4,160 KV) Industrial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
Mid-Peak May 1 – Oct 31 Every day 7 AM – 4 PM
On-Peak May 1 – Oct 31 Every day 4 PM – 10 PM
Mid-Peak Nov 1 – Apr 30 Every day 6 AM – 5 PM
On-Peak Nov 1 – Apr 30 Every day 5 PM – 10 PM
Mid-Peak Nov 1 – Apr 30 Every day 10 PM – 12 AM
Effective
Apr 1, 2026
Verified

Frequently asked

  1. What are Bear Valley Electric Service's on-peak hours?

    On the A-4-TOU plan (Schedule A-4 TOU — General Service Time-of-Use), on-peak hours run from 4 PM – 10 PM and 5 PM – 10 PM every day. All remaining hours are classified as off-peak.

  2. Does Bear Valley Electric Service charge more for electricity at certain times?

    Yes. Bear Valley Electric Service 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 Bear Valley Electric Service 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 Bear Valley Electric Service 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 Bear Valley Electric Service's plans?

    For customers on EV-specific plans like TOU-EV-1, TOU-EV-2, TOU-EV-3, 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.