Northern States Power Co - Minnesota time-of-use hours in Minnesota

On MN-A02, on-peak hours run 9 AM – 9 PM on weekdays. Below is every active TOU rate plan Northern States Power Co - Minnesota offers in Minnesota — 6 plans — with period boundaries verified against the published tariff. No price values; periods only.

Northern States Power Co - Minnesota also serves South Dakota — or view all states.

For developers & agents

Query Northern States Power Co - Minnesota periods in Minnesota 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 Northern States Power Co - Minnesota in Minnesota, with its period boundaries.

MN-A02 Residential Time of Day Service Residential
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 9 AM – 9 PM
Effective
Jan 1, 2024
Verified
MN-A12 Small General Time of Day Service Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 9 AM – 9 PM
Effective
Jan 1, 2024
Verified
MN-A15 General Time of Day Service Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 9 AM – 9 PM
Effective
Jan 1, 2024
Verified
MN-A24 Peak Controlled Time of Day Service Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 9 AM – 9 PM
Effective
Jan 1, 2024
Verified
MN-A08 Residential Electric Vehicle Service EV
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 9 AM – 9 PM
Effective
Jan 1, 2024
Verified
MN-A80 Residential EV Accelerate At Home Pay As You Go EV
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 3 PM – 8 PM
Mid-Peak All year Every day 6 AM – 12 AM
Effective
Jan 1, 2024
Verified

Frequently asked

  1. What are Northern States Power Co - Minnesota's on-peak hours in Minnesota?

    On the MN-A02 plan (Residential Time of Day Service), on-peak hours run from 9 AM – 9 PM on weekdays. All remaining hours are classified as off-peak.

  2. Does Northern States Power Co - Minnesota charge more for electricity at certain times in Minnesota?

    Yes. Northern States Power Co - Minnesota 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.

  3. How do I get Northern States Power Co - Minnesota 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 Northern States Power Co - Minnesota 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 Northern States Power Co - Minnesota's plans in Minnesota?

    For customers on EV-specific plans like MN-A08, MN-A80, 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.