Rochester Public Utilities peak
& off-peak hours
Below is every active TOU rate plan we track for Rochester Public Utilities — 5 plans — with period boundaries verified against the published tariff. No price values; periods only.
Rate Plans
RES-TOU Residential Time-of-Use
Residential| Period | Season | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-Peak | All year | Mon–Fri | 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Critical Peak | All year | Mon–Fri | 4 PM – 8 PM |
| On-Peak | All year | Mon–Fri | 8 PM – 10 PM |
GS-TOU General Service Time-of-Use
Commercial| Period | Season | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-Peak | All year | Mon–Fri | 8 AM – 4 PM |
| On-Peak | All year | Mon–Fri | 8 PM – 10 PM |
MGS-TOU Medium General Service Secondary Time-of-Use
Commercial| Period | Season | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-Peak | All year | Mon–Fri | 10 AM – 10 PM |
EV-TOU Electric Vehicle Charging Time-of-Use
EV| Period | Season | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-Peak | All year | Mon–Fri | 8 AM – 4 PM |
| On-Peak | All year | Mon–Fri | 8 PM – 10 PM |
LGS-TOU Large General Service Primary Time-of-Use
Industrial| Period | Season | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-Peak | All year | Mon–Fri | 10 AM – 10 PM |
Use these Rochester Public Utilities hours in your app.
Current period and next transition for any ZIP or address.
FAQ's
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What are Rochester Public Utilities's on-peak hours?
On the RES-TOU plan (Residential Time-of-Use), on-peak hours run from 8 AM – 4 PM and 4 PM – 8 PM and 8 PM – 10 PM on weekdays. All remaining hours are classified as off-peak.
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Does Rochester Public Utilities charge more for electricity at certain times?
Yes. Rochester Public Utilities 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 5 active schedules; tou.tools does not publish pricing ($/kWh) details.
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How do I get Rochester Public Utilities 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 Rochester Public Utilities 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 Rochester Public Utilities's plans?
For customers on EV-specific plans like EV-TOU, 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.