Dominion Energy peak
& off-peak hours in Virginia
Below is every active TOU rate plan Dominion Energy offers in Virginia — 5 plans — with period boundaries verified against the published tariff. No price values; periods only.
Dominion Energy also serves North Carolina — or view all states.
Rate Plans
VA-1G Off-Peak Plan
Residential| Period | Season | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Off-Peak | All year | Every day | 12 AM – 5 AM |
| On-Peak | May 1 – Sep 30 | Mon–Fri | 3 PM – 6 PM |
| On-Peak | Oct 1 – Apr 30 | Mon–Fri | 6 AM – 9 AM |
| On-Peak | Oct 1 – Apr 30 | Mon–Fri | 5 PM – 8 PM |
VA-1S Residential Service - Demand TOU
Residential| Period | Season | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-Peak | Jun 1 – Sep 30 | Mon–Fri | 11 AM – 10 PM |
| On-Peak | Oct 1 – May 31 | Mon–Fri | 7 AM – 11 AM |
| On-Peak | Oct 1 – May 31 | Mon–Fri | 5 PM – 9 PM |
VA-1T Residential Service - Energy TOU
Residential| Period | Season | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-Peak | Jun 1 – Sep 30 | Mon–Fri | 11 AM – 10 PM |
| On-Peak | Oct 1 – May 31 | Mon–Fri | 7 AM – 11 AM |
| On-Peak | Oct 1 – May 31 | Mon–Fri | 5 PM – 9 PM |
VA-5P Church, Synagogue and Charitable Institution Service
Commercial| Period | Season | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-Peak | Jun 1 – Sep 30 | Mon–Fri | 10 AM – 10 PM |
| On-Peak | Oct 1 – May 31 | Mon–Fri | 7 AM – 10 PM |
VA-GS-2T Intermediate General Service TOU (30-500 kW)
Commercial| Period | Season | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-Peak | Jun 1 – Sep 30 | Mon–Fri | 10 AM – 10 PM |
| On-Peak | Oct 1 – May 31 | Mon–Fri | 7 AM – 10 PM |
Use these Dominion Energy hours in your app.
Current period and next transition for any ZIP or address.
FAQ's
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What are Dominion Energy's on-peak hours in Virginia?
On the VA-1G plan (Off-Peak Plan), on-peak hours run from 3 PM – 6 PM and 6 AM – 9 AM and 5 PM – 8 PM on weekdays. All remaining hours are classified as off-peak.
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Does Dominion Energy charge more for electricity at certain times in Virginia?
Yes. Dominion Energy 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.
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How do I get Dominion Energy 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 Dominion Energy 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.