DTE Electric Company time-of-use hours

On D1-11, on-peak hours run 3 PM – 7 PM on weekdays. Below is every active TOU rate plan we track for DTE Electric Company — 8 plans — with period boundaries verified against the published tariff. No price values; periods only.

For developers & agents

Query DTE Electric Company 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 DTE Electric Company, with its period boundaries.

D1-11 Rate D1.11 — Residential Service Rate – Standard TOU Residential
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 3 PM – 7 PM
Effective
Feb 6, 2025
Verified
D1-13 Rate D1.13 — Residential Service Rate – Overnight Savers Residential
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 3 PM – 7 PM
Super Off-Peak All year Every day 1 AM – 7 AM
Effective
Feb 6, 2025
Verified
D1-2 Rate D1.2 — Residential Service Rate – Enhanced TOU Residential
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 11 AM – 7 PM
Effective
Feb 6, 2025
Verified
D1-7 Rate D1.7 — Geothermal Time-of-Day Rate Residential
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 11 AM – 7 PM
Effective
Feb 6, 2025
Verified
D11 Rate D11 — Primary Supply Rate Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 11 AM – 7 PM
Effective
Feb 6, 2025
Verified
D14 Rate D14 — Primary TOU Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 11 AM – 7 PM
Effective
Feb 6, 2025
Verified
D3-11 Rate D3.11 — General Service Time of Use Rate Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 1 PM – 5 PM
Effective
Feb 6, 2025
Verified
D1-9 Rate D1.9 — Electric Vehicle Rate (Option 1: Time of Day) EV
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 9 AM – 11 PM
Effective
Feb 6, 2025
Verified

Frequently asked

  1. What are DTE Electric Company's on-peak hours?

    On the D1-11 plan (Rate D1.11 — Residential Service Rate – Standard TOU), on-peak hours run from 3 PM – 7 PM on weekdays. All remaining hours are classified as off-peak.

  2. Does DTE Electric Company charge more for electricity at certain times?

    Yes. DTE Electric Company 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 8 active schedules; tou.tools does not publish pricing ($/kWh) details.

  3. How do I get DTE Electric Company 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 DTE Electric Company 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 DTE Electric Company's plans?

    For customers on EV-specific plans like D1-9, 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.