Time-of-Use Winter Peak Hours Started in November

Winter Peak Hours for electric customers began on Nov. 1. Peak electric hours from November through March are 6:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. on weekdays when energy demand is the highest and costs the most. Shift as much electric use to Off-Peak hours for the highest savings. Off-Peak hours costs 35% less and occur 20 hours each day on weekdays and all-day Saturday, Sunday and PWC observed holidays. Winter peak hours will run through March 2025.

Why Time-of-Use?
For PWC and other electric providers, power used when electricity is at its highest demand (Peak demand) is the most expensive. This demand cost has a significant impact on the rates PWC charges for electricity. When PWC can reduce the amount of electricity used during Peak hours, demand costs are reduced and PWC can pass that savings on to customers.

Super Off-Peak Rate
Customers who signed up for the Whole Home/Super Off-Peak Rate will still have the Super Off-Peak time period from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Super Off-Peak Rates are optional and may help homeowners save money by scheduling high energy consumption tasks for late hours, such as charging an electrical vehicle.

Winter Peak Hours 6am – 10am
November-March

Here are a few tips for use during Peak times:
• Turn your thermostat down in cool weather.
• Wash and dry laundry and run your dishwasher during Off-Peak hours.
• Use cold water settings for laundry.
• Unplug electronics that aren’t in use.
• Consider purchasing “smart” appliances.

Visit our Customer Incentive Programs page for a complete list of programs, and to find out how much money you can earn in bill credits!