Consumers Energy peak
& off-peak hours
Below is every active TOU rate plan we track for Consumers Energy — 5 plans — with period boundaries verified against the published tariff. No price values; periods only.
Rate Plans
RPM Residential Nighttime Savers Rate
Residential| Period | Season | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Off-Peak | Jun 1 – Sep 30 | Sat–Sun | All day |
| On-Peak | Jun 1 – Sep 30 | Mon–Fri | 2 PM – 7 PM |
| Super Off-Peak | Jun 1 – Sep 30 | Mon–Fri | 11 PM – 6 AM |
| Super Off-Peak | Oct 1 – May 31 | Sat–Sun | All day |
| On-Peak | Oct 1 – May 31 | Mon–Fri | 2 PM – 7 PM |
| Super Off-Peak | Oct 1 – May 31 | Mon–Fri | 11 PM – 6 AM |
RSH Residential Smart Hours Rate
Residential| Period | Season | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-Peak | Jun 1 – Sep 30 | Mon–Fri | 2 PM – 7 PM |
| On-Peak | Oct 1 – May 31 | Mon–Fri | 2 PM – 7 PM |
RSP Residential Summer On-Peak Basic Rate
Residential| Period | Season | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-Peak | Jun 1 – Sep 30 | Mon–Fri | 2 PM – 7 PM |
GPTU General Service Primary Time-of-Use Rate
Commercial| Period | Season | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Off-Peak | All year | Sat–Sun | All day |
| Mid-Peak | Jun 1 – Sep 30 | Mon–Fri | 2 PM – 3 PM |
| On-Peak | Jun 1 – Sep 30 | Mon–Fri | 3 PM – 5 PM |
| Mid-Peak | Jun 1 – Sep 30 | Mon–Fri | 5 PM – 6 PM |
| Super Off-Peak | Jun 1 – Sep 30 | Mon–Fri | 11 PM – 6 AM |
| Mid-Peak | Oct 1 – May 31 | Mon–Fri | 4 PM – 5 PM |
| On-Peak | Oct 1 – May 31 | Mon–Fri | 5 PM – 7 PM |
| Mid-Peak | Oct 1 – May 31 | Mon–Fri | 7 PM – 8 PM |
| Super Off-Peak | Oct 1 – May 31 | Mon–Fri | 8 PM – 4 PM |
GSTU General Service Secondary Time-of-Use Rate
Commercial| Period | Season | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Peak | Jun 1 – Sep 30 | Mon–Fri | 7 AM – 2 PM |
| On-Peak | Jun 1 – Sep 30 | Mon–Fri | 2 PM – 6 PM |
| Mid-Peak | Jun 1 – Sep 30 | Mon–Fri | 6 PM – 11 PM |
| On-Peak | Oct 1 – May 31 | Mon–Fri | 7 AM – 11 PM |
Use these Consumers Energy hours in your app.
Current period and next transition for any ZIP or address.
FAQ's
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What are Consumers Energy's on-peak hours?
On the RPM plan (Residential Nighttime Savers Rate), on-peak hours run from 2 PM – 7 PM on weekdays. All remaining hours are classified as off-peak.
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Does Consumers Energy charge more for electricity at certain times?
Yes. Consumers 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 5 active schedules; tou.tools does not publish pricing ($/kWh) details.
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How do I get Consumers 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.
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Do Consumers 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.