United Cooperative Services peak
& off-peak hours

Below is every active TOU rate plan we track for United Cooperative Services — 2 plans — with period boundaries verified against the published tariff. No price values; periods only.

Rate Plans

SP-TOU Single-Phase -- Time of Use Service (Experimental)

Residential
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak May 1 – Oct 31 Every day 4 PM – 7 PM
On-Peak Nov 1 – Apr 30 Every day 6 AM – 9 AM
Effective
Apr 1, 2021
Verified

GS-3P-TOU General Service -- Three-Phase Time-of-Use

Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak May 1 – Oct 31 Every day 4 PM – 7 PM
On-Peak Nov 1 – Apr 30 Every day 6 AM – 9 AM
Effective
Apr 1, 2021
Verified
Free · no credit card

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FAQ's

  1. What are United Cooperative Services's on-peak hours?

    On the SP-TOU plan (Single-Phase -- Time of Use Service (Experimental)), on-peak hours run from 4 PM – 7 PM and 6 AM – 9 AM every day. All remaining hours are classified as off-peak.

  2. Does United Cooperative Services charge more for electricity at certain times?

    Yes. United Cooperative Services 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 2 active schedules; tou.tools does not publish pricing ($/kWh) details.

  3. How do I get United Cooperative Services 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 United Cooperative Services 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.