Tampa Electric peak
& off-peak hours

Below is every active TOU rate plan we track for Tampa Electric — 5 plans — with period boundaries verified against the published tariff. No price values; periods only.

Rate Plans

RSVP-1 Residential Service Variable Pricing

Residential
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
Mid-Peak May 1 – Oct 31 Sat–Sun 6 AM – 11 PM
Mid-Peak May 1 – Oct 31 Mon–Fri 6 AM – 1 PM
On-Peak May 1 – Oct 31 Mon–Fri 1 PM – 6 PM
Mid-Peak May 1 – Oct 31 Mon–Fri 6 PM – 11 PM
Mid-Peak Nov 1 – Apr 30 Mon–Fri 5 AM – 6 AM
Mid-Peak Nov 1 – Apr 30 Sat–Sun 6 AM – 11 PM
On-Peak Nov 1 – Apr 30 Mon–Fri 6 AM – 10 AM
Mid-Peak Nov 1 – Apr 30 Mon–Fri 10 AM – 11 PM
Effective
Apr 1, 2023
Verified

GSDT Time-of-Day General Service - Demand

Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak Apr 1 – Oct 31 Mon–Fri 12 PM – 9 PM
On-Peak Nov 1 – Mar 31 Mon–Fri 6 AM – 10 AM
On-Peak Nov 1 – Mar 31 Mon–Fri 6 PM – 10 PM
Effective
Nov 1, 2013
Verified

GST Time-of-Day General Service - Non Demand

Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak Apr 1 – Oct 31 Mon–Fri 12 PM – 9 PM
On-Peak Nov 1 – Mar 31 Mon–Fri 6 AM – 10 AM
On-Peak Nov 1 – Mar 31 Mon–Fri 6 PM – 10 PM
Effective
Jan 1, 2026
Verified

GSLDTPR General Service Large Demand TOU Primary

Industrial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak Apr 1 – Oct 31 Mon–Fri 12 PM – 9 PM
On-Peak Nov 1 – Mar 31 Mon–Fri 6 AM – 10 AM
On-Peak Nov 1 – Mar 31 Mon–Fri 6 PM – 10 PM
Effective
Jan 1, 2022
Verified

GSLDTSU General Service Large Demand TOU Subtransmission

Industrial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak Apr 1 – Oct 31 Mon–Fri 12 PM – 9 PM
On-Peak Nov 1 – Mar 31 Mon–Fri 6 AM – 10 AM
On-Peak Nov 1 – Mar 31 Mon–Fri 6 PM – 10 PM
Effective
Jan 1, 2022
Verified
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FAQ's

  1. What are Tampa Electric's on-peak hours?

    On the RSVP-1 plan (Residential Service Variable Pricing), on-peak hours run from 1 PM – 6 PM and 6 AM – 10 AM on weekdays. All remaining hours are classified as off-peak.

  2. Does Tampa Electric charge more for electricity at certain times?

    Yes. Tampa Electric 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 Tampa Electric 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 Tampa Electric 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.