Central Hudson Gas & Elec Corp time-of-use hours

On NY-SC6-TOU, on-peak hours run 2 PM – 7 PM on weekdays. Below is every active TOU rate plan we track for Central Hudson Gas & Elec Corp — 2 plans — with period boundaries verified against the published tariff. No price values; periods only.

For developers & agents

Query Central Hudson Gas & Elec Corp 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 Central Hudson Gas & Elec Corp, with its period boundaries.

NY-SC6-TOU Residential Time-of-Use Service (5-Hour Block) Residential
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 2 PM – 7 PM
Effective
Dec 1, 2017
Verified
NY-SC6-EV Residential EV Whole Home Time-of-Use Rate EV
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 2 PM – 7 PM
Effective
Jan 1, 2019
Verified

Frequently asked

  1. What are Central Hudson Gas & Elec Corp's on-peak hours?

    On the NY-SC6-TOU plan (Residential Time-of-Use Service (5-Hour Block)), on-peak hours run from 2 PM – 7 PM on weekdays. All remaining hours are classified as off-peak.

  2. Does Central Hudson Gas & Elec Corp charge more for electricity at certain times?

    Yes. Central Hudson Gas & Elec Corp 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 2 active schedules; tou.tools does not publish pricing ($/kWh) details.

  3. How do I get Central Hudson Gas & Elec Corp 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 Central Hudson Gas & Elec Corp 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 Central Hudson Gas & Elec Corp's plans?

    For customers on EV-specific plans like NY-SC6-EV, 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.