Time-of-Use Summer Peak Hours Return April 1st, with New Hours to Help You Save

Starting April 1st, 2025, when Time-of-Use (TOU) Peak hours switch to summer hours, the number of Peak hours will change as well.

After April 1st, there will only be 3 hours of Peak rates a day, offering an additional hour of reduced electric rates for customers.

Peak hours will be from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on both weekdays and weekends, lasting through October. This period represents the highest energy demand and cost.

By shifting energy use to Off-Peak hours, customers can save 35% and collectively this reduction helps ratepayers save millions of dollars annually and allows PWC to continue to have some of the lowest electric rates in the state.

Tips for Reducing Energy Use During Peak Hours:

• Adjust Thermostat: Turn your thermostat up in warm weather to reduce cooling costs.
• Use Off-Peak Hours: Wash and dry laundry and run your dishwasher during Off-Peak hours.
• Minimize Heat-Generating Appliances: Reduce the use of ovens, clothes dryers, and other heat- generating appliances during Peak hours.
• Take advantage of our PWC Incentive Programs to help with TOU and Beat the Peak!