What are Sacramento Municipal Utility District Residential TOD (Option A 5-8p) peak hours and rates?
Residential TOD (Option A 5-8p) from Sacramento Municipal Utility District is a time-of-use plan: electricity costs the most during peak hours (5 p.m.–8 p.m.) at about $0.35/kWh and the least off-peak at about $0.12/kWh. Shifting heavy usage out of the peak window lowers the bill.
Peak window
5 p.m.–8 p.m.
Peak price
35¢/kWh
Off-peak price
12¢/kWh
Fixed charge
$24.80/mo
The Residential TOD (Option A 5-8p) day, hour by hour
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Winter
Jan–May, Oct–Dec
| Period | Hours | $/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Peak | 5 p.m.–8 p.m. | $0.16 |
| Mid-Peak | 8 p.m.–5 p.m. | $0.12 |
Summer
Jun–Sep
| Period | Hours | $/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Peak | 5 p.m.–8 p.m. | $0.35 |
| Mid-Peak | 12 p.m.–5 p.m., 8 p.m.–12 a.m. | $0.20 |
| Off-Peak | 12 a.m.–12 p.m. | $0.14 |
Frequently asked questions
What are Sacramento Municipal Utility District Residential TOD (Option A 5-8p) peak hours and rates? +
Residential TOD (Option A 5-8p) from Sacramento Municipal Utility District is a time-of-use plan: electricity costs the most during peak hours (5 p.m.–8 p.m.) at about $0.35/kWh and the least off-peak at about $0.12/kWh. Shifting heavy usage out of the peak window lowers the bill.
When is the cheapest time to use electricity on Residential TOD (Option A 5-8p)? +
The cheapest electricity on Sacramento Municipal Utility District Residential TOD (Option A 5-8p) is during off-peak hours (8 p.m.–5 p.m.), at about 12¢/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 TOD (Option A 5-8p)? +
Peak power costs about 35¢/kWh versus 12¢/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 $1.14.
Who offers Residential TOD (Option A 5-8p)? +
Residential TOD (Option A 5-8p) is a residential electricity plan from Sacramento Municipal Utility District (Sacramento Municipal Utility District).
About this data
Compiled by Optiwatt from the OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database (6663164fc4ab4d16620617b3). Representative — verify exact prices on your Sacramento Municipal Utility District bill or tariff sheet.
Other Sacramento Municipal Utility District plans
Electric Vehicle Rate
5 p.m.–8 p.m.
Residential Service R
Flat rate
Residential Smart Pricing Pilot Weekday Value Plan - Single Phase (Closed)
4 p.m.–7 p.m.
Residential Smart Pricing Pilot Weekday Value Plan - Three Phase (Closed)
4 p.m.–7 p.m.
Residential TOD (Option B - Currently Closed)
4 p.m.–7 p.m.
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Data last updated June 18, 2026. Compiled by Energy Advisor from published utility tariffs.