Xcel Energy time-of-use & off-peak hours in Minnesota

On MN-A02, on-peak hours run 9 AM – 9 PM on weekdays. Below is every active TOU rate plan Xcel Energy offers in Minnesota — 13 plans — with period boundaries verified against the published tariff. No price values; periods only.

Xcel Energy also serves North Dakota · South Dakota — or view all states.

For developers & agents

Query Xcel Energy 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 Xcel Energy 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-A25 General Time of Use Service Pilot (General TOU) Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 3 PM – 8 PM
Super Off-Peak All year Every day 12 AM – 6 AM
Mid-Peak All year Every day 6 AM – 12 AM
Effective
Feb 1, 2023
Verified
MN-A26 General Time of Use Service Pilot (Critical Peak Pricing) Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 3 PM – 8 PM
Super Off-Peak All year Every day 12 AM – 6 AM
Mid-Peak All year Every day 6 AM – 12 AM
Effective
Feb 1, 2023
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-A79 Residential EV Accelerate At Home Pay As You Go (BYOC) EV
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 3 PM – 8 PM
Super Off-Peak All year Every day 12 AM – 6 AM
Mid-Peak All year Every day 6 AM – 12 AM
Effective
Jan 1, 2024
Verified
MN-A80 Residential EV Accelerate At Home Pay As You Go (Bundled) EV
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 3 PM – 8 PM
Super Off-Peak All year Every day 12 AM – 6 AM
Mid-Peak All year Every day 6 AM – 12 AM
Effective
Jan 1, 2024
Verified
MN-A82 Residential Electric Vehicle Subscription Pilot Service EV
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 9 AM – 9 PM
Effective
May 1, 2024
Verified
MN-A87 Electric Vehicle Fleet Pilot Service EV
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 9 AM – 9 PM
Effective
Jan 1, 2024
Verified
MN-A90 Electric Vehicle Public Charging Pilot Service EV
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 9 AM – 9 PM
Effective
Jan 1, 2024
Verified
MN-A91 Multi-Dwelling Unit Electric Vehicle Service Pilot EV
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 3 PM – 8 PM
Super Off-Peak All year Every day 12 AM – 6 AM
Mid-Peak All year Every day 6 AM – 12 AM
Effective
Jan 1, 2024
Verified

Frequently asked

  1. What are Xcel Energy'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 Xcel Energy charge more for electricity at certain times in Minnesota?

    Yes. Xcel Energy 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 13 active schedules; tou.tools does not publish pricing ($/kWh) details.

  3. How do I get Xcel Energy 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 Xcel Energy 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 Xcel Energy's plans in Minnesota?

    For customers on EV-specific plans like MN-A08, MN-A79, MN-A80, MN-A82, MN-A87, MN-A90, MN-A91, 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.