Dakota Electric Association peak
& off-peak hours

Below is every active TOU rate plan we track for Dakota Electric Association — 4 plans — with period boundaries verified against the published tariff. No price values; periods only.

Rate Plans

SCHEDULE-53 Residential and Farm Service Time-of-Day Rate

Residential
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 4 PM – 11 PM
Effective
Mar 1, 2025
Verified

SCHEDULE-54 General Service Optional Time-of-Day Rate

Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 4 PM – 11 PM
Effective
Mar 1, 2025
Verified

EV-1 Residential Electric Vehicle Service

EV
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
Mid-Peak All year Mon–Fri 8 AM – 4 PM
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 4 PM – 9 PM
Effective
Mar 1, 2025
Verified

SCHEDULE-57 Pilot Non-Residential Electric Vehicle Service

EV
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
Mid-Peak All year Mon–Fri 8 AM – 4 PM
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 4 PM – 9 PM
Effective
Mar 1, 2025
Verified
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FAQ's

  1. What are Dakota Electric Association's on-peak hours?

    On the SCHEDULE-53 plan (Residential and Farm Service Time-of-Day Rate), on-peak hours run from 4 PM – 11 PM on weekdays. All remaining hours are classified as off-peak.

  2. Does Dakota Electric Association charge more for electricity at certain times?

    Yes. Dakota Electric Association 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 4 active schedules; tou.tools does not publish pricing ($/kWh) details.

  3. How do I get Dakota Electric Association 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 Dakota Electric Association 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 Dakota Electric Association's plans?

    For customers on EV-specific plans like EV-1, SCHEDULE-57, 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.