El Paso Electric Co time-of-use hours in New Mexico

On NM-01-TOD, on-peak hours run 3 PM – 7 PM on weekdays. Below is every active TOU rate plan El Paso Electric Co offers in New Mexico — 2 plans — with period boundaries verified against the published tariff. No price values; periods only.

El Paso Electric Co also serves Texas — or view all states.

For developers & agents

Query El Paso Electric Co periods in New Mexico 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 El Paso Electric Co in New Mexico, with its period boundaries.

NM-01-TOD Rate No. 01 Residential Service - Time-of-Day Residential
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 3 PM – 7 PM
Effective
Mar 28, 2024
Verified
NM-42 Rate No. 42 Experimental Electric Vehicle Charging EV
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
Super Off-Peak All year Every day 12 AM – 8 AM
On-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 3 PM – 7 PM
Effective
Jan 1, 2024
Verified

Frequently asked

  1. What are El Paso Electric Co's on-peak hours in New Mexico?

    On the NM-01-TOD plan (Rate No. 01 Residential Service - Time-of-Day), on-peak hours run from 3 PM – 7 PM on weekdays. All remaining hours are classified as off-peak.

  2. Does El Paso Electric Co charge more for electricity at certain times in New Mexico?

    Yes. El Paso Electric 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 2 active schedules; tou.tools does not publish pricing ($/kWh) details.

  3. How do I get El Paso Electric 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 El Paso Electric 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.

  5. What is the best time to charge an EV under El Paso Electric Co's plans in New Mexico?

    For customers on EV-specific plans like NM-42, 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.