Randolph EMC time-of-use & off-peak hours

On A28TOU, on-peak hours run 3 PM – 6 PM and 6 AM – 8 AM every day. Below is every active TOU rate plan we track for Randolph EMC — 2 plans — with period boundaries verified against the published tariff. No price values; periods only.

For developers & agents

Query Randolph EMC 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 Randolph EMC, with its period boundaries.

A28TOU Single-Phase Non-Commercial Time-of-Use Residential
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak Apr 16 – Oct 15 Every day 3 PM – 6 PM
On-Peak Oct 16 – Apr 15 Every day 6 AM – 8 AM
Effective
Apr 1, 2013
Verified
A28TOU-PEV Single-Phase Time-of-Use Service – Plug-In Vehicle EV
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
Super Off-Peak All year Every day 10 PM – 5 AM
On-Peak Apr 16 – Oct 15 Every day 3 PM – 6 PM
On-Peak Oct 16 – Apr 15 Every day 6 AM – 8 AM
Effective
Jan 1, 2020
Verified

Frequently asked

  1. What are Randolph EMC's on-peak hours?

    On the A28TOU plan (Single-Phase Non-Commercial Time-of-Use), on-peak hours run from 3 PM – 6 PM and 6 AM – 8 AM every day. All remaining hours are classified as off-peak.

  2. Does Randolph EMC charge more for electricity at certain times?

    Yes. Randolph EMC 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 2 active schedules; tou.tools does not publish pricing ($/kWh) details.

  3. How do I get Randolph EMC 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 Randolph EMC 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 Randolph EMC's plans?

    For customers on EV-specific plans like A28TOU-PEV, 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.