City of Colorado Springs time-of-use hours

On ETR, on-peak hours run 5 PM – 9 PM on weekdays. Below is every active TOU rate plan we track for City of Colorado Springs — 9 plans — with period boundaries verified against the published tariff. No price values; periods only.

For developers & agents

Query City of Colorado Springs 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 City of Colorado Springs, with its period boundaries.

ETR Residential Service - Energy-Wise Standard Time-of-Day Residential
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 5 PM – 9 PM
Effective
Jan 1, 2026
Verified
ETR-P Residential Service - Energy-Wise Plus Time-of-Day Residential
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
Super Off-Peak All year Every day 9 AM – 1 PM
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 5 PM – 9 PM
Effective
Jan 1, 2026
Verified
ECL Commercial Service - Large 50 kW Minimum (Energy-Wise Standard Time-of-Day) Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 5 PM – 9 PM
Effective
Jan 1, 2026
Verified
ECL-P Commercial Service - Large 50 kW Minimum (Energy-Wise Plus Time-of-Day) Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
Super Off-Peak All year Every day 9 AM – 1 PM
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 5 PM – 9 PM
Effective
Jan 1, 2026
Verified
ECM Commercial Service - Medium 10 kW Minimum (Energy-Wise Standard Time-of-Day) Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 5 PM – 9 PM
Effective
Jan 1, 2026
Verified
ECM-P Commercial Service - Medium 10 kW Minimum (Energy-Wise Plus Time-of-Day) Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
Super Off-Peak All year Every day 9 AM – 1 PM
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 5 PM – 9 PM
Effective
Jan 1, 2026
Verified
ECS Commercial Service - Small (Energy-Wise Standard Time-of-Day) Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 5 PM – 9 PM
Effective
Jan 1, 2026
Verified
ECS-P Commercial Service - Small (Energy-Wise Plus Time-of-Day) Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
Super Off-Peak All year Every day 9 AM – 1 PM
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 5 PM – 9 PM
Effective
Jan 1, 2026
Verified
EV-PUB Electric Vehicle Public Charging Service - Time-of-Day EV
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 5 PM – 9 PM
Effective
Jan 1, 2026
Verified

Frequently asked

  1. What are City of Colorado Springs's on-peak hours?

    On the ETR plan (Residential Service - Energy-Wise Standard Time-of-Day), on-peak hours run from 5 PM – 9 PM on weekdays. All remaining hours are classified as off-peak.

  2. Does City of Colorado Springs charge more for electricity at certain times?

    Yes. City of Colorado Springs 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 9 active schedules; tou.tools does not publish pricing ($/kWh) details.

  3. How do I get City of Colorado Springs 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 City of Colorado Springs 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 City of Colorado Springs's plans?

    For customers on EV-specific plans like EV-PUB, 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.