Duke Energy Ohio peak
& off-peak hours

Below is every active TOU rate plan we track for Duke Energy Ohio — 1 plan — with period boundaries verified against the published tariff. No price values; periods only.

Rate Plans

TD-CPP Optional Time-of-Day Rate with Critical Peak Pricing for Residential Service

Residential
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
Super Off-Peak All year Every day 12 AM – 5 AM
On-Peak May 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 2 PM – 8 PM
Effective
Jan 3, 2023
Verified
Free · no credit card

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Current period and next transition for any ZIP or address.

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FAQ's

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

    On the TD-CPP plan (Optional Time-of-Day Rate with Critical Peak Pricing for Residential Service), on-peak hours run from 2 PM – 8 PM on weekdays. All remaining hours are classified as off-peak.

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

    Yes. Duke Energy Ohio 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 1 active schedules; tou.tools does not publish pricing ($/kWh) details.

  3. How do I get Duke Energy Ohio 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 Ohio 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.