AEP Ohio time-of-use & off-peak hours

On RS-TOU, on-peak hours run 2 PM – 6 PM and 6 AM – 9 AM on weekdays. Below is every active TOU rate plan we track for AEP Ohio — 4 plans — with period boundaries verified against the published tariff. No price values; periods only.

For developers & agents

Query AEP Ohio 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 AEP Ohio, with its period boundaries.

RS-TOU Residential Time-of-Use Residential
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak May 1 – Oct 31 Mon–Fri 2 PM – 6 PM
On-Peak Nov 1 – Apr 30 Mon–Fri 6 AM – 9 AM
Effective
Jan 1, 2022
Verified
GS-TOU General Service Time-of-Use (Non-Demand) Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak May 1 – Oct 31 Mon–Fri 2 PM – 6 PM
On-Peak Nov 1 – Apr 30 Mon–Fri 6 AM – 9 AM
Effective
Feb 1, 2022
Verified
RS-PEV-OPT1 Residential PEV — Option 1 Whole House EV
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak May 1 – Oct 31 Every day 1 PM – 11 PM
On-Peak Nov 1 – Apr 30 Every day 6 AM – 10 AM
On-Peak Nov 1 – Apr 30 Every day 4 PM – 10 PM
Effective
Jun 1, 2024
Verified
RS-PEV-OPT2 Residential PEV — Option 2 Separately Metered EV
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
Super Off-Peak All year Every day 12 AM – 4 AM
On-Peak May 1 – Oct 31 Every day 1 PM – 11 PM
On-Peak Nov 1 – Apr 30 Every day 6 AM – 10 AM
On-Peak Nov 1 – Apr 30 Every day 4 PM – 10 PM
Effective
Jun 1, 2024
Verified

Frequently asked

  1. What are AEP Ohio's on-peak hours?

    On the RS-TOU plan (Residential Time-of-Use), on-peak hours run from 2 PM – 6 PM and 6 AM – 9 AM on weekdays. All remaining hours are classified as off-peak.

  2. Does AEP Ohio charge more for electricity at certain times?

    Yes. AEP Ohio 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 AEP Ohio 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 AEP Ohio 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 AEP Ohio's plans?

    For customers on EV-specific plans like RS-PEV-OPT1, RS-PEV-OPT2, 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.