Haywood EMC time-of-use & off-peak hours in North Carolina

On 12, on-peak hours run 3 PM – 6 PM and 6 AM – 9 AM on weekdays. Below is every active TOU rate plan Haywood EMC offers in North Carolina — 4 plans — with period boundaries verified against the published tariff. No price values; periods only.

Haywood EMC also serves Georgia — or view all states.

For developers & agents

Query Haywood EMC periods in North Carolina 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 Haywood EMC in North Carolina, with its period boundaries.

12 Small General Time-of-Day Service (single-phase) Residential
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak Apr 16 – Oct 15 Mon–Fri 3 PM – 6 PM
On-Peak Oct 16 – Apr 15 Mon–Fri 6 AM – 9 AM
Effective
Apr 1, 2018
Verified
13 Small General Time-of-Day Service (three-phase) Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak Apr 16 – Oct 15 Mon–Fri 3 PM – 6 PM
On-Peak Oct 16 – Apr 15 Mon–Fri 6 AM – 9 AM
Effective
Apr 1, 2018
Verified
22 Large General Time-of-Day Service Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak Apr 16 – Oct 15 Mon–Fri 3 PM – 6 PM
On-Peak Oct 16 – Apr 15 Mon–Fri 6 AM – 9 AM
Effective
Apr 1, 2018
Verified
RTOD-EV Residential Time-of-Day Service – Electric Plug-In Vehicle EV
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
Super Off-Peak All year Every day 10 PM – 6 AM
On-Peak Apr 16 – Oct 15 Mon–Fri 3 PM – 6 PM
On-Peak Oct 16 – Apr 15 Mon–Fri 6 AM – 9 AM
Effective
Oct 1, 2020
Verified

Frequently asked

  1. What are Haywood EMC's on-peak hours in North Carolina?

    On the 12 plan (Small General Time-of-Day Service (single-phase)), on-peak hours run from 3 PM – 6 PM and 6 AM – 9 AM on weekdays. All remaining hours are classified as off-peak.

  2. Does Haywood EMC charge more for electricity at certain times in North Carolina?

    Yes. Haywood EMC 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 4 active schedules; tou.tools does not publish pricing ($/kWh) details.

  3. How do I get Haywood EMC 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 Haywood EMC 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 Haywood EMC's plans in North Carolina?

    For customers on EV-specific plans like RTOD-EV, 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.