City of Riverside time-of-use 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 City of Riverside — 3 plans — with period boundaries verified against the published tariff. No price values; periods only.

For developers & agents

Query City of Riverside 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 Riverside, 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 City of Riverside'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 City of Riverside charge more for electricity at certain times?

    Yes. City of Riverside 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 City of Riverside 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 Riverside 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 Riverside'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.