What are Dakota Electric Association Schedule 53 - RESIDENTIAL AND FARM SERVICE TIME-OF-DAY RATE peak hours and rates?
Schedule 53 - RESIDENTIAL AND FARM SERVICE TIME-OF-DAY RATE from Dakota Electric Association is a time-of-use plan: electricity costs the most during peak hours (4 p.m.–11 p.m.) at about $0.19/kWh and the least off-peak at about $0.10/kWh. Shifting heavy usage out of the peak window lowers the bill.
Peak window
4 p.m.–11 p.m.
Peak price
19¢/kWh
Off-peak price
10¢/kWh
Fixed charge
$12.00/mo
The Schedule 53 - RESIDENTIAL AND FARM SERVICE TIME-OF-DAY RATE day, hour by hour
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Winter
Jan–May, Sep–Dec
| Period | Hours | $/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Peak | 4 p.m.–11 p.m. | $0.18 |
| Mid-Peak | 11 p.m.–4 p.m. | $0.10 |
Summer
Jun–Aug
| Period | Hours | $/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Peak | 4 p.m.–11 p.m. | $0.19 |
| Mid-Peak | 11 p.m.–4 p.m. | $0.10 |
Frequently asked questions
What are Dakota Electric Association Schedule 53 - RESIDENTIAL AND FARM SERVICE TIME-OF-DAY RATE peak hours and rates? +
Schedule 53 - RESIDENTIAL AND FARM SERVICE TIME-OF-DAY RATE from Dakota Electric Association is a time-of-use plan: electricity costs the most during peak hours (4 p.m.–11 p.m.) at about $0.19/kWh and the least off-peak at about $0.10/kWh. Shifting heavy usage out of the peak window lowers the bill.
When is the cheapest time to use electricity on Schedule 53 - RESIDENTIAL AND FARM SERVICE TIME-OF-DAY RATE? +
The cheapest electricity on Dakota Electric Association Schedule 53 - RESIDENTIAL AND FARM SERVICE TIME-OF-DAY RATE is during off-peak hours (11 p.m.–4 p.m.), at about 10¢/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 Schedule 53 - RESIDENTIAL AND FARM SERVICE TIME-OF-DAY RATE? +
Peak power costs about 19¢/kWh versus 10¢/kWh off-peak — a difference of about 9¢/kWh. Running a 5 kWh load (a load of laundry plus dishwasher) off-peak instead of at peak saves roughly $0.47.
Who offers Schedule 53 - RESIDENTIAL AND FARM SERVICE TIME-OF-DAY RATE? +
Schedule 53 - RESIDENTIAL AND FARM SERVICE TIME-OF-DAY RATE is a residential electricity plan from Dakota Electric Association (Dakota Electric Association).
About this data
Compiled by Optiwatt from the OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database (5b3fd9405457a3722a3ebf15). Representative — verify exact prices on your Dakota Electric Association bill or tariff sheet.
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Data last updated June 18, 2026. Compiled by Energy Advisor from published utility tariffs.