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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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.