Southern Maryland Elec Coop Inc time-of-use hours

On R-TOU, on-peak hours run 2 PM – 7 PM and 6 AM – 9 AM and 5 PM – 8 PM on weekdays. Below is every active TOU rate plan we track for Southern Maryland Elec Coop Inc — 5 plans — with period boundaries verified against the published tariff. No price values; periods only.

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Query Southern Maryland Elec Coop Inc 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 Southern Maryland Elec Coop Inc, with its period boundaries.

R-TOU Residential Time of Use Service Residential
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak May 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 2 PM – 7 PM
On-Peak Oct 1 – Apr 30 Mon–Fri 6 AM – 9 AM
On-Peak Oct 1 – Apr 30 Mon–Fri 5 PM – 8 PM
Effective
May 1, 2026
Verified
GSL-TOU General Service Large Time of Use Service Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak May 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 2 PM – 7 PM
On-Peak Oct 1 – Apr 30 Mon–Fri 6 AM – 9 AM
On-Peak Oct 1 – Apr 30 Mon–Fri 5 PM – 8 PM
Effective
May 1, 2026
Verified
GSM-TOU General Service Medium Time of Use Service Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak May 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 2 PM – 7 PM
On-Peak Oct 1 – Apr 30 Mon–Fri 6 AM – 9 AM
On-Peak Oct 1 – Apr 30 Mon–Fri 5 PM – 8 PM
Effective
May 1, 2026
Verified
GSS-TOU General Service Small Time of Use Service Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak May 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 2 PM – 7 PM
On-Peak Oct 1 – Apr 30 Mon–Fri 6 AM – 9 AM
On-Peak Oct 1 – Apr 30 Mon–Fri 5 PM – 8 PM
Effective
May 1, 2026
Verified
RIDER-EV-TOU Residential Electric Vehicle Time-of-Use Adjustment EV
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak May 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 2 PM – 7 PM
On-Peak Oct 1 – Apr 30 Mon–Fri 6 AM – 9 AM
On-Peak Oct 1 – Apr 30 Mon–Fri 5 PM – 8 PM
Effective
Oct 3, 2025
Verified

Frequently asked

  1. What are Southern Maryland Elec Coop Inc's on-peak hours?

    On the R-TOU plan (Residential Time of Use Service), on-peak hours run from 2 PM – 7 PM and 6 AM – 9 AM and 5 PM – 8 PM on weekdays. All remaining hours are classified as off-peak.

  2. Does Southern Maryland Elec Coop Inc charge more for electricity at certain times?

    Yes. Southern Maryland Elec Coop Inc 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.

  3. How do I get Southern Maryland Elec Coop Inc 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 Southern Maryland Elec Coop Inc 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 Southern Maryland Elec Coop Inc's plans?

    For customers on EV-specific plans like RIDER-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.