Empire District Electric Co peak
& off-peak hours
Below is every active TOU rate plan we track for Empire District Electric Co — 6 plans — with period boundaries verified against the published tariff. No price values; periods only.
Rate Plans
MO-TC-RG Time Choice Residential Rate Plan
Residential| Period | Season | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-Peak | All year | Every day | 6 AM – 10 PM |
MO-TP-RG Time Choice Plus Residential Rate Plan
Residential| Period | Season | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-Peak | Jun 1 – Sep 30 | Mon–Fri | 2 PM – 7 PM |
| On-Peak | Oct 1 – May 31 | Mon–Fri | 6 AM – 9 AM |
| On-Peak | Oct 1 – May 31 | Mon–Fri | 6 PM – 9 PM |
MO-TC-GS Time Choice General Service Rate Plan
Commercial| Period | Season | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-Peak | All year | Every day | 6 AM – 10 PM |
MO-TC-LG Time Choice Large General Service Rate Plan
Commercial| Period | Season | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-Peak | All year | Every day | 6 AM – 10 PM |
MO-TC-SP Time Choice Small Primary Service Rate Plan
Commercial| Period | Season | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-Peak | All year | Every day | 6 AM – 10 PM |
MO-TP-GS Time Choice Plus General Service Rate Plan
Commercial| Period | Season | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-Peak | Jun 1 – Sep 30 | Mon–Fri | 2 PM – 7 PM |
| On-Peak | Oct 1 – May 31 | Mon–Fri | 6 AM – 9 AM |
| On-Peak | Oct 1 – May 31 | Mon–Fri | 6 PM – 9 PM |
Use these Empire District Electric Co hours in your app.
Current period and next transition for any ZIP or address.
FAQ's
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What are Empire District Electric Co's on-peak hours?
On the MO-TC-RG plan (Time Choice Residential Rate Plan), on-peak hours run from 6 AM – 10 PM every day. All remaining hours are classified as off-peak.
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Does Empire District Electric Co charge more for electricity at certain times?
Yes. Empire District 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 6 active schedules; tou.tools does not publish pricing ($/kWh) details.
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How do I get Empire District 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.
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Do Empire District 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.