PNM time-of-use & off-peak hours

On 1B-TOD, on-peak hours run 5 PM – 8 PM and 5 AM – 8 AM on weekdays. Below is every active TOU rate plan we track for PNM — 17 plans — with period boundaries verified against the published tariff. No price values; periods only.

For developers & agents

Query PNM 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 PNM, with its period boundaries.

1B-TOD Residential Service Time-of-Day Pilot Residential
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak Jun 1 – Aug 31 Mon–Fri 5 PM – 8 PM
On-Peak Sep 1 – May 31 Mon–Fri 5 AM – 8 AM
On-Peak Sep 1 – May 31 Mon–Fri 5 PM – 8 PM
Effective
Apr 1, 2026
Verified
10B-TOD Irrigation Service Time-of-Day Pilot Agricultural
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
Super Off-Peak All year Mon–Fri 8 AM – 5 PM
On-Peak Jun 1 – Aug 31 Mon–Fri 5 PM – 10 PM
On-Peak Sep 1 – May 31 Mon–Fri 5 AM – 8 AM
On-Peak Sep 1 – May 31 Mon–Fri 5 PM – 8 PM
Effective
Apr 1, 2026
Verified
10B-TOU Irrigation Service Time-of-Use Agricultural
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 8 AM – 8 PM
Effective
Apr 1, 2026
Verified
11B-TOD Water and Sewage Pumping Service Time-of-Day Pilot Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
Super Off-Peak All year Mon–Fri 8 AM – 5 PM
On-Peak Jun 1 – Aug 31 Mon–Fri 5 PM – 10 PM
On-Peak Sep 1 – May 31 Mon–Fri 5 AM – 8 AM
On-Peak Sep 1 – May 31 Mon–Fri 5 PM – 8 PM
Effective
Apr 1, 2026
Verified
11B-TOU Water and Sewage Pumping Service Time-of-Use Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 8 AM – 8 PM
Effective
Apr 1, 2026
Verified
2B-TOD Small Power Service Time-of-Day Pilot Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
Super Off-Peak All year Mon–Fri 8 AM – 5 PM
On-Peak Jun 1 – Aug 31 Mon–Fri 5 PM – 10 PM
On-Peak Sep 1 – May 31 Mon–Fri 5 AM – 8 AM
On-Peak Sep 1 – May 31 Mon–Fri 5 PM – 8 PM
Effective
Apr 1, 2026
Verified
3B-TOD General Power Service Time-of-Day Pilot Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
Super Off-Peak All year Mon–Fri 8 AM – 5 PM
On-Peak Jun 1 – Aug 31 Mon–Fri 5 PM – 10 PM
On-Peak Sep 1 – May 31 Mon–Fri 5 AM – 8 AM
On-Peak Sep 1 – May 31 Mon–Fri 5 PM – 8 PM
Effective
Apr 1, 2026
Verified
3B-TOU General Power Service Time-of-Use Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 8 AM – 8 PM
Effective
Apr 1, 2026
Verified
3C-TOD General Power Service (Low Load Factor) Time-of-Day Pilot Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
Super Off-Peak All year Mon–Fri 8 AM – 5 PM
On-Peak Jun 1 – Aug 31 Mon–Fri 5 PM – 10 PM
On-Peak Sep 1 – May 31 Mon–Fri 5 AM – 8 AM
On-Peak Sep 1 – May 31 Mon–Fri 5 PM – 8 PM
Effective
Apr 1, 2026
Verified
3C-TOU General Power Service (Low Load Factor) Time-of-Use Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 8 AM – 8 PM
Effective
Apr 1, 2026
Verified
3D-TOD Municipalities and Counties General Power Service Time-of-Day Pilot Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
Super Off-Peak All year Mon–Fri 8 AM – 5 PM
On-Peak Jun 1 – Aug 31 Mon–Fri 5 PM – 10 PM
On-Peak Sep 1 – May 31 Mon–Fri 5 AM – 8 AM
On-Peak Sep 1 – May 31 Mon–Fri 5 PM – 8 PM
Effective
Apr 1, 2026
Verified
3D-TOU Municipalities and Counties General Power Service Time-of-Use Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 8 AM – 8 PM
Effective
Apr 1, 2026
Verified
3E-TOD Municipalities and Counties General Power Service (Low Load Factor) Time-of-Day Pilot Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
Super Off-Peak All year Mon–Fri 8 AM – 5 PM
On-Peak Jun 1 – Aug 31 Mon–Fri 5 PM – 10 PM
On-Peak Sep 1 – May 31 Mon–Fri 5 AM – 8 AM
On-Peak Sep 1 – May 31 Mon–Fri 5 PM – 8 PM
Effective
Apr 1, 2026
Verified
3E-TOU Municipalities and Counties General Power Service (Low Load Factor) Time-of-Use Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 8 AM – 8 PM
Effective
Apr 1, 2026
Verified
4B-TOD Large Power Service Time-of-Day Pilot Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
Super Off-Peak All year Mon–Fri 8 AM – 5 PM
On-Peak Jun 1 – Aug 31 Mon–Fri 5 PM – 10 PM
On-Peak Sep 1 – May 31 Mon–Fri 5 AM – 8 AM
On-Peak Sep 1 – May 31 Mon–Fri 5 PM – 8 PM
Effective
Apr 1, 2026
Verified
4B-TOU Large Power Service Time-of-Use Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 8 AM – 8 PM
Effective
Apr 1, 2026
Verified
3F Non-Residential Charging Station Pilot EV
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak Jun 1 – Aug 31 Every day 5 PM – 10 PM
On-Peak Sep 1 – May 31 Every day 5 AM – 8 AM
On-Peak Sep 1 – May 31 Every day 5 PM – 8 PM
Effective
Apr 1, 2026
Verified

Frequently asked

  1. What are PNM's on-peak hours?

    On the 1B-TOD plan (Residential Service Time-of-Day Pilot), on-peak hours run from 5 PM – 8 PM and 5 AM – 8 AM on weekdays. All remaining hours are classified as off-peak.

  2. Does PNM charge more for electricity at certain times?

    Yes. PNM 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 17 active schedules; tou.tools does not publish pricing ($/kWh) details.

  3. How do I get PNM 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 PNM 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 PNM's plans?

    For customers on EV-specific plans like 3F, 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.