Consumers Energy Co time-of-use hours

On RPM, on-peak hours run 2 PM – 7 PM on weekdays. Below is every active TOU rate plan we track for Consumers Energy Co — 5 plans — with period boundaries verified against the published tariff. No price values; periods only.

For developers & agents

Query Consumers Energy Co 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 Consumers Energy Co, with its period boundaries.

RPM Residential Nighttime Savers Rate Residential
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
Super Off-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Sat–Sun 12 AM – 11:59 PM
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 12 AM – 11:59 PM
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
Effective
Apr 4, 2025
Verified
RSH Residential Smart Hours Rate Residential
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 2 PM – 7 PM
On-Peak Oct 1 – May 31 Mon–Fri 2 PM – 7 PM
Effective
Apr 4, 2025
Verified
RSP Residential Summer On-Peak Basic Rate Residential
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 2 PM – 7 PM
Effective
Apr 4, 2025
Verified
GPTU General Service Primary Time-of-Use Rate Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
Super Off-Peak All year Sat–Sun 12 AM – 11:59 PM
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
Effective
Apr 4, 2025
Verified
GSTU General Service Secondary Time-of-Use Rate Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
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
Effective
Apr 4, 2025
Verified

Frequently asked

  1. What are Consumers Energy Co'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.

  2. Does Consumers Energy Co charge more for electricity at certain times?

    Yes. Consumers Energy Co 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.

  3. How do I get Consumers Energy Co 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 Consumers Energy Co 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.