Montana-Dakota Utilities Co · Time-of-Use

What are Montana-Dakota Utilities Co Optional Time of Day Residential Electric Service (Rate 16) peak hours and rates?

Optional Time of Day Residential Electric Service (Rate 16) from Montana-Dakota Utilities Co is a time-of-use plan: electricity costs the most during peak hours (12 p.m.–8 p.m.) at about $0.12/kWh and the least off-peak at about $0.08/kWh. Shifting heavy usage out of the peak window lowers the bill.

Peak window

12 p.m.–8 p.m.

Peak price

12¢/kWh

Off-peak price

8¢/kWh

Fixed charge

$10.58/mo

The Optional Time of Day Residential Electric Service (Rate 16) day, hour by hour

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Peak Mid-Peak

Winter

Jan–May, Oct–Dec

Period	Hours	$/kWh
Peak	12 p.m.–8 p.m.	$0.08
Mid-Peak	8 p.m.–12 p.m.	$0.08

Summer

Jun–Sep

Period	Hours	$/kWh
Peak	12 p.m.–8 p.m.	$0.12
Mid-Peak	8 p.m.–12 p.m.	$0.08

Frequently asked questions

What are Montana-Dakota Utilities Co Optional Time of Day Residential Electric Service (Rate 16) peak hours and rates? +

When is the cheapest time to use electricity on Optional Time of Day Residential Electric Service (Rate 16)? +

The cheapest electricity on Montana-Dakota Utilities Co Optional Time of Day Residential Electric Service (Rate 16) is during off-peak hours (8 p.m.–12 p.m.), at about 8¢/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 Optional Time of Day Residential Electric Service (Rate 16)? +

Peak power costs about 12¢/kWh versus 8¢/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 $0.21.

Who offers Optional Time of Day Residential Electric Service (Rate 16)? +

Optional Time of Day Residential Electric Service (Rate 16) is a residential electricity plan from Montana-Dakota Utilities Co (Montana-Dakota Utilities Co).

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