Time of Use bases the cost of the energy you use on the time of day you use it.
Time of Use pricing is divided into three different price categories for three different parts of the day.
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Definition |
Price per kWh* |
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On-peak |
Demand for electricity is highest.
You pay the highest price per kilowatt-hour. Price is higher than Basic Service. |
9.745¢/kWh*
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Mid-peak |
Demand for electricity is between on-peak and off-peak. |
8.729¢/kWh* |
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Off-peak |
Demand for electricity is the lowest.
You pay the lowest price per kilowatt-hour. Price is lower than Basic Service. Sundays are considered off-peak, as are select holidays, including New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. |
3.248¢/kWh* |
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* These charges do not reflect your total bill. They do not include other charges that apply to all PGE customers, such as basic charge, distribution or supplemental adjustments. These other charges apply to all PGE customers and will appear on your bill. |
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The Time of Use option could result in a lower electricity bill, but only if you are able to significantly shift the number of kilowatt hours you use from on- and mid-peak to off-peak periods. Otherwise, you could end up paying more.
Please note: Due to Energy Policy Act changes in Daylight Saving Time, during Nov. 1-3, PGE meters are read one hour ahead due to their pre-programming under the former Daylight Saving Time periods. To keep your current savings you may want to shift your energy savings habits accordingly during those days. Due to the few number of days affected, if you make no adjustments for the one hour time difference, the impact on your bill will be less than $1 for the average Time of Use customer.
Time of Use pricing will work best for businesses that use electricity late at night or on weekends. If you’re not able to significantly shift your energy use to off-peak periods, you will not benefit from this plan.
Determine if Time of Use is for you
Estimate the effect of Time of Use pricing on your electric bill with our Time of Use calculator.
| Time period |
Hours of the day |
Days of the week |
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Summer months — begins May 1 of each year
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On-peak |
3 – 8 p.m. |
Monday-Friday |
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Mid-peak |
6 a.m. – 3 p.m.
8 –10 p.m.
6 a.m. – 10 p.m. |
Monday-Friday
Saturday |
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Off-peak |
10 p.m. – 6 a.m.
6 a.m. – 10 p.m. |
Every day
Sunday and specified holidays |
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Winter months — begins Nov. 1 of each year
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On-peak |
6 a.m. – 10 a.m.
5 – 8 p.m. |
Monday-Friday |
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Mid-peak |
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
8 – 10 p.m.
6 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
Monday-Friday
Saturday |
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Off-peak |
10 p.m. – 6 a.m.
6 a.m. – 10 p.m. |
Every day
Sunday and specified holidays |
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Costs for heating and air conditioning can account for as much as 50 percent of your energy use during peak seasons, based on the size of your business, climate, construction, efficiency of your heating and cooling equipment, insulation of your business and operating habits.
Eligibility and limits
- To participate in the program a special meter will need to be installed by PGE. To cover the cost of installation, an additional meter charge ($2.35 nonresidential, single-phase meter; $4.25 nonresidential, 3-phase meter) will be added to your monthly bill.
- Enrollment minimum is one year.
- Applicants may not be enrolled in both Time of Use and Basic Service, but may combine either Time of Use or Basic Service with renewable options.
