A rate plan where electricity costs more during peak hours and less during off-peak hours. Learn where it appears on an electric bill, whether it is controllable, and what to check first.
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$226
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$0.246 per kWh
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A rate plan where electricity costs more during peak hours and less during off-peak hours.
On a real bill, this may appear as TOU, Peak rate, Off-peak rate. The exact label depends on the utility, supplier, regulator, and rate plan.
What to check: Compare when you run high-load appliances. Moving flexible use outside peak periods may lower the bill.
Break down usage, delivery, fixed fees, taxes, and other line items.
Open pageBrowse the full glossary for common electric charges, fees, and readings.
Open pageA fixed account or service fee that can appear even when electricity usage is low.
Open pageThe cost of the electricity itself, separate from delivery in many deregulated or retail choice markets.
Open pageA charge based on peak power demand during a period, more common on commercial or some special residential plans.
Open pageA utility rider that can reflect changes in fuel or power purchasing costs.
Open pageLocal taxes, public program charges, regulatory fees, franchise fees, or other required bill add-ons.
Open pageA bill based on an estimated meter value instead of an actual meter reading.
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A rate plan where electricity costs more during peak hours and less during off-peak hours.
Time-of-use rate is partly controllable. Compare when you run high-load appliances. Moving flexible use outside peak periods may lower the bill.
Compare kWh usage, billing days, and the all-in cost per kWh before deciding which line item caused the increase.