Duke Energy Kentucky peak
& off-peak hours

Below is every active TOU rate plan we track for Duke Energy Kentucky — 2 plans — with period boundaries verified against the published tariff. No price values; periods only.

Rate Plans

DT Time-of-Day Rate for Service at Distribution Voltage

Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 11 AM – 8 PM
On-Peak Oct 1 – May 31 Mon–Fri 9 AM – 2 PM
On-Peak Oct 1 – May 31 Mon–Fri 5 PM – 9 PM
Effective
Jan 2, 2026
Verified

TT Time-of-Day Rate for Service at Transmission Voltage

Industrial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 11 AM – 8 PM
On-Peak Oct 1 – May 31 Mon–Fri 9 AM – 2 PM
On-Peak Oct 1 – May 31 Mon–Fri 5 PM – 9 PM
Effective
Jan 2, 2026
Verified
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FAQ's

  1. What are Duke Energy Kentucky's on-peak hours?

    On the DT plan (Time-of-Day Rate for Service at Distribution Voltage), on-peak hours run from 11 AM – 8 PM and 9 AM – 2 PM and 5 PM – 9 PM on weekdays. All remaining hours are classified as off-peak.

  2. Does Duke Energy Kentucky charge more for electricity at certain times?

    Yes. Duke Energy Kentucky 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 2 active schedules; tou.tools does not publish pricing ($/kWh) details.

  3. How do I get Duke Energy Kentucky 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 Duke Energy Kentucky 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.