Unitil Energy Systems time-of-use hours

On TOU-D, on-peak hours run 3 PM – 8 PM on weekdays. Below is every active TOU rate plan we track for Unitil Energy Systems — 4 plans — with period boundaries verified against the published tariff. No price values; periods only.

For developers & agents

Query Unitil Energy Systems 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 Unitil Energy Systems, with its period boundaries.

TOU-D Time of Use (Whole House) Domestic Rate Residential
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
Mid-Peak All year Mon–Fri 6 AM – 3 PM
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 3 PM – 8 PM
Effective
Feb 1, 2026
Verified
TOU-EV-D Electric Vehicle Time of Use - Domestic (Residential EV) EV
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
Mid-Peak All year Mon–Fri 6 AM – 3 PM
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 3 PM – 8 PM
Effective
Feb 1, 2026
Verified
TOU-EV-G1 Electric Vehicle Time of Use - Large General Service (Large Commercial/Industrial EV) EV
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
Mid-Peak All year Mon–Fri 6 AM – 3 PM
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 3 PM – 8 PM
Effective
Feb 1, 2026
Verified
TOU-EV-G2 Electric Vehicle Time of Use - Regular General Service (Small/Medium Commercial EV) EV
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
Mid-Peak All year Mon–Fri 6 AM – 3 PM
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 3 PM – 8 PM
Effective
Feb 1, 2026
Verified

Frequently asked

  1. What are Unitil Energy Systems's on-peak hours?

    On the TOU-D plan (Time of Use (Whole House) Domestic Rate), on-peak hours run from 3 PM – 8 PM on weekdays. All remaining hours are classified as off-peak.

  2. Does Unitil Energy Systems charge more for electricity at certain times?

    Yes. Unitil Energy Systems 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 4 active schedules; tou.tools does not publish pricing ($/kWh) details.

  3. How do I get Unitil Energy Systems 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 Unitil Energy Systems 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 Unitil Energy Systems's plans?

    For customers on EV-specific plans like TOU-EV-D, TOU-EV-G1, TOU-EV-G2, 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.