What are Potomac Electric Power Co (Maryland) RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE PILOT PROGRAM R-TOU-P peak hours and rates?
RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE PILOT PROGRAM R-TOU-P from Potomac Electric Power Co (Maryland) is a time-of-use plan: electricity costs the most during peak hours (2 p.m.–7 p.m.) at about $0.25/kWh and the least off-peak at about $0.03/kWh. Shifting heavy usage out of the peak window lowers the bill.
Peak window
2 p.m.–7 p.m.
Peak price
25¢/kWh
Off-peak price
3¢/kWh
Fixed charge
$8.54/mo
The RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE PILOT PROGRAM R-TOU-P day, hour by hour
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Winter
Jan–May, Oct–Dec
| Period | Hours | $/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Peak | 6 a.m.–9 a.m., 5 p.m.–9 p.m. | $0.12 |
| Mid-Peak | 9 p.m.–6 a.m., 9 a.m.–5 p.m. | $0.03 |
Summer
Jun–Sep
| Period | Hours | $/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Peak | 2 p.m.–7 p.m. | $0.25 |
| Mid-Peak | 7 p.m.–2 p.m. | $0.05 |
Frequently asked questions
What are Potomac Electric Power Co (Maryland) RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE PILOT PROGRAM R-TOU-P peak hours and rates? +
RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE PILOT PROGRAM R-TOU-P from Potomac Electric Power Co (Maryland) is a time-of-use plan: electricity costs the most during peak hours (2 p.m.–7 p.m.) at about $0.25/kWh and the least off-peak at about $0.03/kWh. Shifting heavy usage out of the peak window lowers the bill.
When is the cheapest time to use electricity on RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE PILOT PROGRAM R-TOU-P? +
The cheapest electricity on Potomac Electric Power Co (Maryland) RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE PILOT PROGRAM R-TOU-P is during off-peak hours (9 p.m.–6 a.m., 9 a.m.–5 p.m.), at about 3¢/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 RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE PILOT PROGRAM R-TOU-P? +
Peak power costs about 25¢/kWh versus 3¢/kWh off-peak — a difference of about 23¢/kWh. Running a 5 kWh load (a load of laundry plus dishwasher) off-peak instead of at peak saves roughly $1.13.
Who offers RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE PILOT PROGRAM R-TOU-P? +
RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE PILOT PROGRAM R-TOU-P is a residential electricity plan from Potomac Electric Power Co (Maryland) (Potomac Electric Power Co (Maryland)).
About this data
Compiled by Optiwatt from the OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database (63e40a12f230c806a40df89d). Representative — verify exact prices on your Potomac Electric Power Co (Maryland) bill or tariff sheet.
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Data last updated June 18, 2026. Compiled by Energy Advisor from published utility tariffs.