Riverside Public Utilities time-of-use & off-peak hours

On D-TOU, on-peak hours run 2 PM – 7 PM and 4 PM – 9 PM every day. Below is every active TOU rate plan we track for Riverside Public Utilities — 3 plans — with period boundaries verified against the published tariff. No price values; periods only.

For developers & agents

Query Riverside Public Utilities 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 Riverside Public Utilities, with its period boundaries.

D-TOU Domestic Time-of-Use Service Residential
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
Mid-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Every day 6 AM – 2 PM
On-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Every day 2 PM – 7 PM
Mid-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Every day 7 PM – 11 PM
Mid-Peak Oct 1 – May 31 Every day 6 AM – 4 PM
On-Peak Oct 1 – May 31 Every day 4 PM – 9 PM
Mid-Peak Oct 1 – May 31 Every day 9 PM – 11 PM
Effective
Jan 1, 2024
Verified
EV Domestic Electric Vehicle Separately Metered EV
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
Mid-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Every day 6 AM – 2 PM
On-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Every day 2 PM – 7 PM
Mid-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Every day 7 PM – 11 PM
Mid-Peak Oct 1 – May 31 Every day 6 AM – 4 PM
On-Peak Oct 1 – May 31 Every day 4 PM – 9 PM
Mid-Peak Oct 1 – May 31 Every day 9 PM – 11 PM
Effective
Jan 1, 2024
Verified
TOU Large General and Industrial Service Industrial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
Mid-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 8 AM – 12 PM
On-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 12 PM – 6 PM
Mid-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 6 PM – 11 PM
Mid-Peak Oct 1 – May 31 Mon–Fri 8 AM – 5 PM
On-Peak Oct 1 – May 31 Mon–Fri 5 PM – 9 PM
Effective
Jan 1, 2024
Verified

Frequently asked

  1. What are Riverside Public Utilities's on-peak hours?

    On the D-TOU plan (Domestic Time-of-Use Service), on-peak hours run from 2 PM – 7 PM and 4 PM – 9 PM every day. All remaining hours are classified as off-peak.

  2. Does Riverside Public Utilities charge more for electricity at certain times?

    Yes. Riverside Public Utilities 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 Riverside Public Utilities 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 Riverside Public Utilities 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 Riverside Public Utilities's plans?

    For customers on EV-specific plans like 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.