Xcel Energy (MI, WI) peak
& off-peak hours in Wisconsin

Below is every active TOU rate plan Xcel Energy (MI, WI) offers in Wisconsin — 7 plans — with period boundaries verified against the published tariff. No price values; periods only.

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Rate Plans

RG-2-OPT1 Residential Time-of-Day Service (OPT1: 09:00-21:00)

Residential
PeriodDaysHours
On-Peak Mon–Fri 9 AM – 9 PM
Effective
Jan 1, 2010
Verified

RG-2-OPT2 Residential Time-of-Day Service (OPT2: 08:30-20:30)

Residential
PeriodDaysHours
On-Peak Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Effective
Jan 1, 2010
Verified

RG-2-OPT3 Residential Time-of-Day Service (OPT3: 08:00-20:00)

Residential
PeriodDaysHours
On-Peak Mon–Fri 8 AM – 8 PM
Effective
Jan 1, 2010
Verified

CG-1 Small General Time-of-Day Service

Commercial
PeriodDaysHours
On-Peak Mon–Fri 9 AM – 9 PM
Effective
Jan 1, 2010
Verified

CG-7 General Time-of-Day Service

Commercial
PeriodDaysHours
On-Peak Mon–Fri 9 AM – 9 PM
Effective
Jan 1, 2010
Verified

CG-9 Large General Time-of-Day Service

Commercial
PeriodDaysHours
On-Peak Mon–Fri 9 AM – 9 PM
Effective
Jan 1, 2010
Verified

EVR-1 Residential Electric Vehicle Home Service

EV
PeriodDaysHours
On-Peak Mon–Fri 12 PM – 8 PM
Mid-Peak Every day 8 AM – 12 PM
Mid-Peak Sat–Sun 12 PM – 8 PM
Mid-Peak Every day 8 PM – 12 AM
Effective
Nov 9, 2020
Verified
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FAQ's

  1. What are Xcel Energy (MI, WI)'s on-peak hours in Wisconsin?

    On the RG-2-OPT1 plan (Residential Time-of-Day Service (OPT1: 09:00-21:00)), on-peak hours run from 9 AM – 9 PM on weekdays. All remaining hours are classified as off-peak.

  2. Does Xcel Energy (MI, WI) charge more for electricity at certain times in Wisconsin?

    Yes. Xcel Energy (MI, WI) 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 7 active schedules; tou.tools does not publish pricing ($/kWh) details.

  3. How do I get Xcel Energy (MI, WI) 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 (MI, WI) 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 (MI, WI)'s plans in Wisconsin?

    For customers on EV-specific plans like EVR-1, 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.