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What are Duke Energy Ohio Inc Rate TD - Optional Time of Day Residential Service peak hours and rates?

Rate TD - Optional Time of Day Residential Service from Duke Energy Ohio Inc is a time-of-use plan: electricity costs the most during peak hours (9 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–9 p.m.) at about $0.20/kWh and the least off-peak at about $0.13/kWh. Shifting heavy usage out of the peak window lowers the bill.

Peak window

9 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–9 p.m.

Peak price

20¢/kWh

Off-peak price

13¢/kWh

Fixed charge

$19.38/mo

The Rate TD - Optional Time of Day Residential Service day, hour by hour

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Peak Mid-Peak

Winter

Jan–May, Oct–Dec

Period Hours $/kWh
Peak 9 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–9 p.m. $0.20
Mid-Peak 9 p.m.–9 a.m., 2 p.m.–5 p.m. $0.13

Summer

Jun–Sep

Period Hours $/kWh
Peak 11 a.m.–8 p.m. $0.19
Mid-Peak 8 p.m.–11 a.m. $0.13

Usage tiers

Tier Up to $/kWh
Tier 1 2000 kWh $0.13
Tier 2 15000 kWh $0.13
Tier 3 833000 kWh $0.13
Tier 4 no limit $0.13

Frequently asked questions

What are Duke Energy Ohio Inc Rate TD - Optional Time of Day Residential Service peak hours and rates? +

Rate TD - Optional Time of Day Residential Service from Duke Energy Ohio Inc is a time-of-use plan: electricity costs the most during peak hours (9 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–9 p.m.) at about $0.20/kWh and the least off-peak at about $0.13/kWh. Shifting heavy usage out of the peak window lowers the bill.

When is the cheapest time to use electricity on Rate TD - Optional Time of Day Residential Service? +

The cheapest electricity on Duke Energy Ohio Inc Rate TD - Optional Time of Day Residential Service is during off-peak hours (9 p.m.–9 a.m., 2 p.m.–5 p.m.), at about 13¢/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 Rate TD - Optional Time of Day Residential Service? +

Peak power costs about 20¢/kWh versus 13¢/kWh off-peak — a difference of about 8¢/kWh. Running a 5 kWh load (a load of laundry plus dishwasher) off-peak instead of at peak saves roughly $0.38.

Who offers Rate TD - Optional Time of Day Residential Service? +

Rate TD - Optional Time of Day Residential Service is a residential electricity plan from Duke Energy Ohio Inc (Duke Energy Ohio Inc).

About this data

Compiled by Optiwatt from the OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database (6667563423d2d6ce170db70d). Representative — verify exact prices on your Duke Energy Ohio Inc bill or tariff sheet.

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Data last updated June 18, 2026. Compiled by Energy Advisor from published utility tariffs.