NYSEG time-of-use & off-peak hours
On SC12, on-peak hours run 10 AM – 6 PM and 7 AM – 10 AM and 5 PM – 10 PM on weekdays. Below is every active TOU rate plan we track for NYSEG — 3 plans — with period boundaries verified against the published tariff. No price values; periods only.
Query NYSEG 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.
Rate plan schedules
Every active time-of-use plan we track for NYSEG, with its period boundaries.
| Period | Season | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-Peak | Jun 1 – Aug 31 | Mon–Fri | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| On-Peak | Dec 1 – Feb 29 | Mon–Fri | 7 AM – 10 AM |
| On-Peak | Dec 1 – Feb 29 | Mon–Fri | 5 PM – 10 PM |
| Mid-Peak | Mar 1 – May 31 | Every day | 7 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Mid-Peak | Jun 1 – Aug 31 | Mon–Fri | 7 AM – 10 AM |
| Mid-Peak | Jun 1 – Aug 31 | Sat–Sun | 7 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Mid-Peak | Jun 1 – Aug 31 | Mon–Fri | 6 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Mid-Peak | Sep 1 – Nov 30 | Every day | 7 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Mid-Peak | Dec 1 – Feb 29 | Sat–Sun | 7 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Mid-Peak | Dec 1 – Feb 29 | Mon–Fri | 10 AM – 5 PM |
| Mid-Peak | Dec 1 – Feb 29 | Mon–Fri | 10 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Period | Season | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-Peak | All year | Every day | 7 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Period | Season | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-Peak | All year | Every day | 7 AM – 11:30 PM |
Frequently asked
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What are NYSEG's on-peak hours?
On the SC12 plan (Residential Service with Time-of-Use Metering (SC No. 12)), on-peak hours run from 10 AM – 6 PM and 7 AM – 10 AM and 5 PM – 10 PM on weekdays. All remaining hours are classified as off-peak.
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Does NYSEG charge more for electricity at certain times?
Yes. NYSEG 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 3 active schedules; tou.tools does not publish pricing ($/kWh) details.
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How do I get NYSEG 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 NYSEG 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.