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What are SCE Domestic (Tiered) peak hours and rates?

Domestic (Tiered) from SCE is a time-of-use plan: electricity costs the most during peak hours (4 p.m.–9 p.m.) at about $0.54/kWh and the least off-peak at about $0.21/kWh. Shifting heavy usage out of the peak window lowers the bill.

Peak window

4 p.m.–9 p.m.

Peak price

54¢/kWh

Off-peak price

21¢/kWh

The Domestic (Tiered) day, hour by hour

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Peak Mid-Peak Off-Peak

Winter

Jan–May, Oct–Dec

Period Hours $/kWh
Peak 4 p.m.–9 p.m. $0.50
Mid-Peak 9 p.m.–4 p.m. $0.21

Summer

Jun–Sep

Period Hours $/kWh
Peak 4 p.m.–9 p.m. $0.54
Mid-Peak 4 p.m.–9 p.m. (weekends) $0.40
Off-Peak 9 p.m.–4 p.m. $0.22

Frequently asked questions

What are SCE Domestic (Tiered) peak hours and rates? +

Domestic (Tiered) from SCE is a time-of-use plan: electricity costs the most during peak hours (4 p.m.–9 p.m.) at about $0.54/kWh and the least off-peak at about $0.21/kWh. Shifting heavy usage out of the peak window lowers the bill.

When is the cheapest time to use electricity on Domestic (Tiered)? +

The cheapest electricity on SCE Domestic (Tiered) is during off-peak hours (9 p.m.–4 p.m.), at about 21¢/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 Domestic (Tiered)? +

Peak power costs about 54¢/kWh versus 21¢/kWh off-peak — a difference of about 33¢/kWh. Running a 5 kWh load (a load of laundry plus dishwasher) off-peak instead of at peak saves roughly $1.65.

Who offers Domestic (Tiered)? +

Domestic (Tiered) is a residential electricity plan from Southern California Edison Co (SCE).

About this data

Compiled by Optiwatt from aggregated, anonymized customer rate data (530 households on this plan). Reflects current billed rates; representative — verify exact prices on your SCE bill or tariff sheet.

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Data last updated June 18, 2026. Compiled by Energy Advisor from published utility tariffs.