Participating in the Time Of Use pricing plan may save money — and help reduce peak demand on the electrical system.
This pricing plan provides customers an opportunity to save a little on their electricity bill if they can align their energy usage with lower cost time periods – both seasonally and daily. Without changing energy use, most customers’ annual electricity bills will go up on the Time Of Use plan and some will not change. If you sign up for the plan but don’t change your usage patterns, your electricity bill may go up.
If you can align your energy usage with lower cost periods, the Time Of Use plan may be your best option. To see an estimate of your bill under the Time Of Use plan, log in or register to use My Account.
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| Time Of Use | Summer Energy Time Periods (June-September) | Rates* |
|---|---|---|
| 7 p.m.–11 p.m. | On-Peak (Monday through Saturday, except holidays) | 14.5031 cents per kWh |
| 11 p.m.–7 p.m. | Off-Peak (Monday through Saturday, and all hours Sunday and holidays) | 13.2049 cents per kWh |
| Time Of Use | Non-Summer Energy Time Periods (October-May) | Rates* |
|---|---|---|
| 6 a.m.–9 a.m.; 5 p.m.–8 p.m. | On-Peak (Monday through Saturday, except holidays) | 10.5193 cents per kWh |
| 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; 8 p.m.–6 a.m. | Off-Peak (Monday through Saturday, and all hours Sunday and holidays) | 9.3827 cents per kWh |
*These rates only reflect the energy charge rate component. Refer to the Frequently Asked Questions below to compare these rates to current rates.
By reducing your summer electric use and shifting your heaviest electricity use to off-peak hours, you could realize energy cost savings. If you choose to use less energy during high-demand times of the day and year, you’ll help reduce the demand on the system, pay less for your electricity and possibly reduce your overall power bill.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Time Of Use plan?
Time of Use is a voluntary plan for Oregon customers where participants pay two different prices for electricity depending on what time of day it’s used: Peak time is the most expensive. Off-Peak is least expensive. Prices are higher in the summer months (June-September) and lower in the non-summer months (October-May). The Time of Use periods for this plan are: Summer (June-September)
- On-Peak: 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday, except holidays
- Off-Peak: 11 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and all hours Sunday and holidays
- Peak: 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.; 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, except holidays
- Off-Peak: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday, and all hours Sunday and holidays
How much will I pay?
It is important to identify how much energy you are currently using and when you are using it. If your bill is less than $100 dollars a month, the Standard Residential plan may be your best option. If you can align your energy usage with lower cost periods, the Time of Use plan may be your best option. To see an estimate of your bill under the Time Of Use plan, log in to My Account or register to become a My Account user and click on “Compare Your Bills” then “Compare Rates.” See Schedule 5 for Time of Use pricing.
How do I sign up for the Time Of Use plan?
Sign up online now, or call our Customer Solutions Advisors at 1-800-632-6605. Personal assistance is available weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
If I don’t like the plan, how do I go off it and change to another?
After electing to go on this plan, you can choose to go off at any time. Your service will change back to the Residential Standard plan. However, if you go off the Time Of Use plan, you cannot go back on it for twelve months. To change back to the Residential Standard Plan, email or call our Customer Solutions Advisors at 1-800-632-6605, weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
May I sign up for the Time Of Use plan if I am participating in A/C Cool Credit?
We will accept your application for the Time Of Use pricing plan at this time. The A/C Cool Credit program begins June 15. Customers can participate in both A/C Cool Credit and Time of Use.
Idaho Power indicated weekends and holidays have the lowest prices for energy. What specific holidays does this include?
Holidays include New Year’s Day (Jan. 1), Memorial Day (last Monday in May), Independence Day (July 4), Labor Day (first Monday in September), Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November) and Christmas Day (Dec. 25). If New Year’s Day, Independence Day, or Christmas Day falls on Saturday, the preceding Friday will be designated a holiday. If New Year’s Day, Independence Day, or Christmas Day falls on Sunday, the following Monday will be designated a holiday.
If I have additional questions, what can I do?
Email or call our Customer Solutions Advisors at 1-800-632-6605, weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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