Tri-County REC peak
& off-peak hours

Below is every active TOU rate plan we track for Tri-County REC — 1 plan — with period boundaries verified against the published tariff. No price values; periods only.

Rate Plans

TOU Time-of-Use

Residential
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Mon–Fri 2 PM – 8 PM
On-Peak Oct 1 – May 31 Mon–Fri 6 AM – 9 AM
On-Peak Oct 1 – May 31 Mon–Fri 4 PM – 8 PM
Effective
Jan 1, 2024
Verified
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Current period and next transition for any ZIP or address.

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FAQ's

  1. What are Tri-County REC's on-peak hours?

    On the TOU plan (Time-of-Use), on-peak hours run from 2 PM – 8 PM and 6 AM – 9 AM and 4 PM – 8 PM on weekdays. All remaining hours are classified as off-peak.

  2. Does Tri-County REC charge more for electricity at certain times?

    Yes. Tri-County REC 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 1 active schedules; tou.tools does not publish pricing ($/kWh) details.

  3. How do I get Tri-County REC 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 Tri-County REC 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.