What is a Time-Of-Use (TOU) business rate plan?

Our Time-Of-Use (TOU) rate plans are part of a statewide initiative designed to keep the electric grid reliable—even when energy resources are in high demand.

All TOU rate plans feature energy charges that vary based on the time of day, the day of the week, and the season. Many rate plans also include demand charges that are based on the maximum amount of electricity your business uses at once and during certain times of the day.

Business Time Of-Use Rate Plans

How does a Time-Of-Use (TOU) rate plan work?

All TOU rate plans are based on the time of day, day of the week, and the season. By taking advantage of lower rates during off-peak and super off-peak periods, you can avoid higher weekday rates when energy resources are in demand. We offer different types of TOU rate plans based on your business operations. The following illustration shows the standard business TOU periods.

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TOU Business Rates Glossary

TG1A: This Time-of-Use (TOU) plan applies to small-size solar TOU customers with energy demands of 20 kilowatts (kW) or less. Highest rates are between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. daily. 

TG1B: This Time-of-Use (TOU) plan applies to small-size solar TOU customers with energy demands of 20 kilowatts (kW) or less. Highest rates are between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. daily.

TG1D: This Time-of-Use (TOU) plan applies to customers with energy demands of 20 kilowatts (kW) or less. Highest rates are between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. daily. 

TG1E: This Time-of-Use (TOU) plan applies to customers with energy demands of 20 kilowatts (kW) or less. Highest rates are between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. daily.

TG1DRTP: Real Time Pricing (RTP) is an option on the existing rate with pricing that reflects the hourly variation in electricity costs due to changes in demand. You can learn more about Real Time Pricing (RTP) here.

TG2B: This Time-of-Use (TOU) plan applies to small-size solar TOU customers with energy demands above 20 and below 200 kilowatts (KW). Highest rates are between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. daily. 

TG2D: This Time-of-Use (TOU) plan applies to customers with energy demands above 20 and below 200 kilowatts (kW). Highest rates are between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. daily.

TG2DRTP: Real Time Pricing (RTP) is an option on the existing rate with pricing that reflects the hourly variation in electricity costs due to changes in demand. You can learn more about Real Time Pricing (RTP) here.

TG2E: This Time-of-Use (TOU) plan applies to customers with energy demands above 20 and below 200 kilowatts (kW). Highest rates are between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. daily. 

TG2R: This Time-of-Use (TOU) plan applies to small-size solar customers with energy demands above 20 and below 200 kilowatts (KW). Highest rates are between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. daily.