Blue Ridge Energy peak
& off-peak hours

Below is every active TOU rate plan we track for Blue Ridge Energy — 3 plans — with period boundaries verified against the published tariff. No price values; periods only.

Rate Plans

R-TOU2 Residential Time-of-Use Pilot

Residential
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
Super Off-Peak All year Every day 10 PM – 5 AM
Critical Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 12 PM – 6 PM
Effective
Oct 2, 2024
Verified

EV-SUB Electric Vehicle Submeter Service Pilot

EV
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
Super Off-Peak All year Every day 10 PM – 5 AM
Critical Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 12 PM – 6 PM
Effective
Oct 2, 2024
Verified

LP-CEV Large Power – Commercial Electric Vehicle

EV
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak Apr 1 – May 31 Mon–Fri 3 PM – 6 PM
Critical Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 12 PM – 6 PM
On-Peak Oct 1 – Oct 31 Mon–Fri 3 PM – 6 PM
On-Peak Nov 1 – Mar 31 Mon–Fri 7 AM – 9 AM
Effective
Oct 2, 2024
Verified
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FAQ's

  1. What are Blue Ridge Energy's on-peak hours?

    On the R-TOU2 plan (Residential Time-of-Use Pilot), on-peak hours run from 12 PM – 6 PM on weekdays. All remaining hours are classified as off-peak.

  2. Does Blue Ridge Energy charge more for electricity at certain times?

    Yes. Blue Ridge Energy 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 3 active schedules; tou.tools does not publish pricing ($/kWh) details.

  3. How do I get Blue Ridge Energy 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 Blue Ridge Energy 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 Blue Ridge Energy's plans?

    For customers on EV-specific plans like EV-SUB, LP-CEV, 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.