Xcel Energy (SPS) peak
& off-peak hours in New Mexico
Below is every active TOU rate plan Xcel Energy (SPS) offers in New Mexico — 6 plans — with period boundaries verified against the published tariff. No price values; periods only.
Xcel Energy (SPS) also serves Texas — or view all states.
Rate Plans
NM-RATE-1-TOU Residential Service — Alternate Experimental Time of Use Rider (NM)
Residential| Period | Season | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-Peak | Jun 1 – Sep 30 | Mon–Fri | 12 PM – 6 PM |
NM-RATE-39-TOU Residential Heating Service — Alternate Experimental Time of Use Rider (NM)
Residential| Period | Season | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-Peak | Jun 1 – Sep 30 | Mon–Fri | 12 PM – 6 PM |
NM-RATE-3-TOU Irrigation Power Service — Alternate Experimental Time of Use Rider (NM)
Agricultural| Period | Season | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-Peak | Jun 1 – Sep 30 | Mon–Fri | 12 PM – 6 PM |
NM-RATE-16-TOU Large Municipal and School Service — Alternate Experimental Time of Use Rider (NM)
Commercial| Period | Season | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-Peak | Jun 1 – Sep 30 | Mon–Fri | 12 PM – 6 PM |
NM-RATE-42-TOU Small Municipal and School Service — Alternate Experimental Time of Use Rider (NM)
Commercial| Period | Season | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-Peak | Jun 1 – Sep 30 | Mon–Fri | 12 PM – 6 PM |
NM-RATE-6-TOU Small General Service — Alternate Experimental Time of Use Rider (NM)
Commercial| Period | Season | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-Peak | Jun 1 – Sep 30 | Mon–Fri | 12 PM – 6 PM |
Use these Xcel Energy (SPS) hours in your app.
Current period and next transition for any ZIP or address.
FAQ's
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What are Xcel Energy (SPS)'s on-peak hours in New Mexico?
On the NM-RATE-1-TOU plan (Residential Service — Alternate Experimental Time of Use Rider (NM)), on-peak hours run from 12 PM – 6 PM on weekdays. All remaining hours are classified as off-peak.
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Does Xcel Energy (SPS) charge more for electricity at certain times in New Mexico?
Yes. Xcel Energy (SPS) 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 6 active schedules; tou.tools does not publish pricing ($/kWh) details.
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How do I get Xcel Energy (SPS) 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 Xcel Energy (SPS) 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.