PEC peak
& off-peak hours
Below is every active TOU rate plan we track for PEC — 3 plans — with period boundaries verified against the published tariff. No price values; periods only.
Rate Plans
500.2.5 Residential, Farm and Ranch Service, Time of Use (TOU) Base Power Charge
Residential| Period | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 1 – May 31 | ||
| Mid-Peak | Every day | 5 PM – 9 PM |
| Jun 1 – Sep 30 | ||
| Mid-Peak | Every day | 2 PM – 4 PM |
| On-Peak | Every day | 4 PM – 8 PM |
| Mid-Peak | Every day | 8 PM – 9 PM |
| Oct 1 – Nov 30 | ||
| Mid-Peak | Every day | 5 PM – 9 PM |
| Dec 1 – Feb 29 | ||
| Mid-Peak | Every day | 5 AM – 9 AM |
| Mid-Peak | Every day | 5 PM – 9 PM |
500.3.9 Small Power Service, Time of Use (TOU) Base Power Charge
Commercial| Period | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 1 – May 31 | ||
| Mid-Peak | Every day | 5 PM – 9 PM |
| Jun 1 – Sep 30 | ||
| Mid-Peak | Every day | 2 PM – 4 PM |
| On-Peak | Every day | 4 PM – 8 PM |
| Mid-Peak | Every day | 8 PM – 9 PM |
| Oct 1 – Nov 30 | ||
| Mid-Peak | Every day | 5 PM – 9 PM |
| Dec 1 – Feb 29 | ||
| Mid-Peak | Every day | 5 AM – 9 AM |
| Mid-Peak | Every day | 5 PM – 9 PM |
500.4.1 Large Power Service
Industrial| Period | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 1 – May 31 | ||
| Mid-Peak | Every day | 5 PM – 9 PM |
| Jun 1 – Sep 30 | ||
| Mid-Peak | Every day | 2 PM – 4 PM |
| On-Peak | Every day | 4 PM – 8 PM |
| Mid-Peak | Every day | 8 PM – 9 PM |
| Oct 1 – Nov 30 | ||
| Mid-Peak | Every day | 5 PM – 9 PM |
| Dec 1 – Feb 29 | ||
| Mid-Peak | Every day | 5 AM – 9 AM |
| Mid-Peak | Every day | 5 PM – 9 PM |
Use these PEC hours in your app.
Current period and next transition for any ZIP or address.
FAQ's
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What are PEC's on-peak hours?
On the 500.2.5 plan (Residential, Farm and Ranch Service, Time of Use (TOU) Base Power Charge), on-peak hours run from 4 PM – 8 PM every day. All remaining hours are classified as off-peak.
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Does PEC charge more for electricity at certain times?
Yes. PEC 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 PEC 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 PEC 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.