Knoxville Utilities Board time-of-use hours

On RS-TOU, on-peak hours run 2 PM – 8 PM and 5 AM – 11 AM on weekdays. Below is every active TOU rate plan we track for Knoxville Utilities Board — 4 plans — with period boundaries verified against the published tariff. No price values; periods only.

For developers & agents

Query Knoxville Utilities Board periods 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 Knoxville Utilities Board, with its period boundaries.

RS-TOU Residential Time-of-Use Rate Schedule RS-TOU Residential
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak Apr 1 – Oct 31 Mon–Fri 2 PM – 8 PM
On-Peak Nov 1 – Mar 31 Mon–Fri 5 AM – 11 AM
Effective
Apr 1, 2026
Verified
GSA-TOU General Power Time-of-Use Rate Schedule GSA-TOU Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak Apr 1 – Oct 31 Mon–Fri 2 PM – 8 PM
On-Peak Nov 1 – Mar 31 Mon–Fri 5 AM – 11 AM
Effective
Apr 1, 2026
Verified
TDGSA Time-of-Use Demand General Service Schedule TDGSA Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak Apr 1 – Oct 31 Mon–Fri 1 PM – 7 PM
On-Peak Nov 2 – Mar 31 Mon–Fri 4 AM – 10 AM
Effective
Apr 1, 2026
Verified
EVC Electric Vehicle Charging Power Rate Schedule EVC EV
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak Apr 1 – Oct 31 Mon–Fri 2 PM – 8 PM
On-Peak Nov 2 – Mar 31 Mon–Fri 5 AM – 11 AM
Effective
Apr 1, 2026
Verified

Frequently asked

  1. What are Knoxville Utilities Board's on-peak hours?

    On the RS-TOU plan (Residential Time-of-Use Rate Schedule RS-TOU), on-peak hours run from 2 PM – 8 PM and 5 AM – 11 AM on weekdays. All remaining hours are classified as off-peak.

  2. Does Knoxville Utilities Board charge more for electricity at certain times?

    Yes. Knoxville Utilities Board 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 Knoxville Utilities Board 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 Knoxville Utilities Board 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 Knoxville Utilities Board's plans?

    For customers on EV-specific plans like EVC, 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.