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What are SCE TOU-D-5-8PM peak hours and rates?

TOU-D-5-8PM from SCE is a time-of-use plan: electricity costs the most during peak hours (5 p.m.–8 p.m.) at about $0.30/kWh and the least off-peak at about $0.24/kWh. Shifting heavy usage out of the peak window lowers the bill.

Peak window

5 p.m.–8 p.m.

Peak price

30¢/kWh

Off-peak price

24¢/kWh

Fixed charge

$0.03/mo

The TOU-D-5-8PM day, hour by hour

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Peak Mid-Peak Off-Peak

Winter

Jan–May, Oct–Dec

Period Hours $/kWh
Peak 5 p.m.–8 p.m. $0.30
Mid-Peak 8 p.m.–8 a.m. $0.26
Off-Peak 8 a.m.–5 p.m. $0.24

Summer

Jun–Sep

Period Hours $/kWh
Peak 5 p.m.–8 p.m. $0.30
Mid-Peak 8 p.m.–5 p.m. $0.26

Frequently asked questions

What are SCE TOU-D-5-8PM peak hours and rates? +

TOU-D-5-8PM from SCE is a time-of-use plan: electricity costs the most during peak hours (5 p.m.–8 p.m.) at about $0.30/kWh and the least off-peak at about $0.24/kWh. Shifting heavy usage out of the peak window lowers the bill.

When is the cheapest time to use electricity on TOU-D-5-8PM? +

The cheapest electricity on SCE TOU-D-5-8PM is during off-peak hours (8 a.m.–5 p.m.), at about 24¢/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 TOU-D-5-8PM? +

Peak power costs about 30¢/kWh versus 24¢/kWh off-peak — a difference of about 6¢/kWh. Running a 5 kWh load (a load of laundry plus dishwasher) off-peak instead of at peak saves roughly $0.30.

Who offers TOU-D-5-8PM? +

TOU-D-5-8PM is a residential electricity plan from Southern California Edison Co (SCE).

About this data

Compiled by Optiwatt from the OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database (651d85173e743a27a1020818). Representative — verify exact prices on your SCE bill or tariff sheet.

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Other SCE plans

Domestic (Tiered)

4 p.m.–9 p.m.

Domestic Service: D - Baseline Region 16

Tiered

Domestic Time-of-Use Electric Vehicle Charging: TOU-EV-1

12 p.m.–9 p.m.

TOU-D-4-9PM

4 p.m.–9 p.m.

TOU-D-PRIME

4 p.m.–9 p.m.

Time-Of-Use Domestic Tiered Electric Vehicle Charging -TOU-D-TEV, Region 16

10 a.m.–6 p.m.

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