PEPCO Energy Services · Time-of-Use

What are PEPCO Energy Services RTM peak hours and rates?

RTM from PEPCO Energy Services is a time-of-use plan: electricity costs the most during peak hours (12 p.m.–8 p.m.) at about $0.19/kWh and the least off-peak at about $0.15/kWh. Shifting heavy usage out of the peak window lowers the bill.

Peak window

12 p.m.–8 p.m.

Peak price

19¢/kWh

Off-peak price

15¢/kWh

Fixed charge

$9.09/mo

The RTM day, hour by hour

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Peak Mid-Peak Off-Peak Super Off-Peak

Winter

Jan–May, Nov–Dec

Period	Hours	$/kWh
Peak	12 p.m.–8 p.m.	$0.17
Mid-Peak	8 a.m.–12 p.m., 8 p.m.–12 a.m.	$0.16
Off-Peak	12 a.m.–8 a.m.	$0.15

Summer

Jun–Oct

Period	Hours	$/kWh
Peak	12 p.m.–8 p.m.	$0.19
Mid-Peak	8 a.m.–12 p.m., 8 p.m.–12 a.m.	$0.16
Off-Peak	all day (weekends)	$0.15
Super Off-Peak	12 a.m.–8 a.m.	$0.15

Frequently asked questions

What are PEPCO Energy Services RTM peak hours and rates? +

When is the cheapest time to use electricity on RTM? +

The cheapest electricity on PEPCO Energy Services RTM is during off-peak hours, at about 15¢/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 RTM? +

Peak power costs about 19¢/kWh versus 15¢/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 $0.18.

Who offers RTM? +

RTM is a residential electricity plan from PEPCO Energy Services (PEPCO Energy Services).

About this data

Compiled by Optiwatt from the OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database (539fb468ec4f024bc1dbe90b). Representative — verify exact prices on your PEPCO Energy Services bill or tariff sheet.

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