Optional Time of Day Rates (TOD)

Shift Your Energy Use and Save

What is a Time-of-Day Rate?

With Time-of-Day rates, the price for electricity depends on the time of day you use it. Electricity costs more during on-peak hours (when the demand for electricity is highest) and less during off-peak hours (when demand is lower). 

Who Benefits from Time-of-Day Rates?

Members willing to run appliances (dishwashers, dryers, EV chargers) during off-peak times.
Energy Savers who can reduce AC or hot water use during peak hours.
Solar or battery users who want to maximize energy credits.

Time-of-Day Programs

  • Whole-House Time of Day:  Available to all members. Pay lower rates overnight and weekends by shifting daily use outside of 7am-11pm on weekdays.
    • On-Peak: 7AM-11PM Monday-Friday
    • All other hours Off-Peak

  • Net Metering Time of Day: Available only for members with solar or battery systems. Earn higher credits by exporting energy during weekday peak hours.
    • On-Peak: 4PM-8PM Monday-Friday
    • All other hours Off-Peak
  • Electric Vehicle Time of Day: Available to all members with Electric Vehicles. Charge at reduced off-peak rates, with a required submeter to track charging separately.
    • On-Peak: 7AM-9PM Monday-Friday
    • All other hours Off-Peak

How to Enroll
Check your usage in SmartHub to see if TOD fits your lifestyle, then contact our Member Solutions team at 1-800-698-2007 or solutions@nhec.com.