Portland General Electric peak
& off-peak hours
Below is every active TOU rate plan we track for Portland General Electric — 8 plans — with period boundaries verified against the published tariff. No price values; periods only.
Rate Plans
SCHEDULE-7-TOD Residential Time-of-Day
Residential| Period | Season | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Peak | All year | Mon–Fri | 7 AM – 5 PM |
| On-Peak | All year | Mon–Fri | 5 PM – 9 PM |
SCHEDULE-32-TOU Small Nonresidential Time-of-Use
Commercial| Period | Season | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Peak | May 1 – Oct 31 | Mon–Fri | 6 AM – 3 PM |
| Mid-Peak | May 1 – Oct 31 | Sat–Sat | 6 AM – 10 PM |
| On-Peak | May 1 – Oct 31 | Mon–Fri | 3 PM – 8 PM |
| Mid-Peak | May 1 – Oct 31 | Mon–Fri | 8 PM – 10 PM |
| Mid-Peak | Nov 1 – Apr 30 | Sat–Sat | 6 AM – 10 PM |
| On-Peak | Nov 1 – Apr 30 | Mon–Fri | 6 AM – 10 AM |
| Mid-Peak | Nov 1 – Apr 30 | Mon–Fri | 10 AM – 5 PM |
| On-Peak | Nov 1 – Apr 30 | Mon–Fri | 5 PM – 8 PM |
| Mid-Peak | Nov 1 – Apr 30 | Mon–Fri | 8 PM – 10 PM |
SCHEDULE-38-TOD Large Nonresidential Optional Time-of-Day
Commercial| Period | Season | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Peak | All year | Mon–Sat | 6 AM – 4 PM |
| On-Peak | All year | Mon–Sat | 4 PM – 10 PM |
SCHEDULE-83 Large Nonresidential Standard Service (31-200 kW)
Commercial| Period | Season | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Peak | All year | Mon–Sat | 6 AM – 4 PM |
| On-Peak | All year | Mon–Sat | 4 PM – 10 PM |
SCHEDULE-85 Large Nonresidential Standard Service (201-4,000 kW)
Commercial| Period | Season | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Peak | All year | Mon–Sat | 6 AM – 4 PM |
| On-Peak | All year | Mon–Sat | 4 PM – 10 PM |
SCHEDULE-50 Retail Electric Vehicle Charging
EV| Period | Season | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-Peak | All year | Mon–Fri | 5 PM – 9 PM |
SCHEDULE-89 Large Nonresidential Standard Service (>4,000 kW)
Industrial| Period | Season | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Peak | All year | Mon–Sat | 6 AM – 4 PM |
| On-Peak | All year | Mon–Sat | 4 PM – 10 PM |
SCHEDULE-90 Large Nonresidential Standard Service (>4,000 kW, >30 MWa)
Industrial| Period | Season | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-Peak | All year | Mon–Sat | 6 AM – 10 PM |
Use these Portland General Electric hours in your app.
Current period and next transition for any ZIP or address.
FAQ's
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What are Portland General Electric's on-peak hours?
On the SCHEDULE-7-TOD plan (Residential Time-of-Day), on-peak hours run from 5 PM – 9 PM on weekdays. All remaining hours are classified as off-peak.
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Does Portland General Electric charge more for electricity at certain times?
Yes. Portland General Electric 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 8 active schedules; tou.tools does not publish pricing ($/kWh) details.
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How do I get Portland General Electric 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 Portland General Electric 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.
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What is the best time to charge an EV under Portland General Electric's plans?
For customers on EV-specific plans like SCHEDULE-50, 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.