What are Austin Energy Residential Time-of-Use Pilot Program peak hours and rates?
Residential Time-of-Use Pilot Program from Austin Energy is a time-of-use plan: electricity costs the most during peak hours (3 p.m.–6 p.m.) at about $0.10/kWh and the least off-peak at about $0.06/kWh. Shifting heavy usage out of the peak window lowers the bill.
Peak window
3 p.m.–6 p.m.
Peak price
10¢/kWh
Off-peak price
6¢/kWh
Fixed charge
$10.00/mo
The Residential Time-of-Use Pilot Program day, hour by hour
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Winter
Jan–May, Oct–Dec
| Period | Hours | $/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Peak | 3 p.m.–6 p.m. | $0.10 |
| Mid-Peak | 7 a.m.–3 p.m., 6 p.m.–10 p.m. | $0.07 |
| Off-Peak | 10 p.m.–7 a.m. | $0.06 |
Summer
Jun–Sep
| Period | Hours | $/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Peak | 3 p.m.–6 p.m. | $0.10 |
| Mid-Peak | 7 a.m.–3 p.m., 6 p.m.–10 p.m. | $0.07 |
| Off-Peak | 10 p.m.–7 a.m. | $0.06 |
Frequently asked questions
What are Austin Energy Residential Time-of-Use Pilot Program peak hours and rates? +
Residential Time-of-Use Pilot Program from Austin Energy is a time-of-use plan: electricity costs the most during peak hours (3 p.m.–6 p.m.) at about $0.10/kWh and the least off-peak at about $0.06/kWh. Shifting heavy usage out of the peak window lowers the bill.
When is the cheapest time to use electricity on Residential Time-of-Use Pilot Program? +
The cheapest electricity on Austin Energy Residential Time-of-Use Pilot Program is during off-peak hours (10 p.m.–7 a.m.), at about 6¢/kWh. Shift EV charging, laundry, dishwashing, and pre-cooling into these hours to pay the least.
How much more is peak vs off-peak on Residential Time-of-Use Pilot Program? +
Peak power costs about 10¢/kWh versus 6¢/kWh off-peak — a difference of about 4¢/kWh. Running a 5 kWh load (a load of laundry plus dishwasher) off-peak instead of at peak saves roughly $0.20.
Who offers Residential Time-of-Use Pilot Program? +
Residential Time-of-Use Pilot Program is a residential electricity plan from Austin Energy (Austin Energy).
About this data
Compiled by Optiwatt from the OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database (62cc60e057890c10b8441286). Representative — verify exact prices on your Austin Energy bill or tariff sheet.
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Data last updated June 18, 2026. Compiled by Energy Advisor from published utility tariffs.