Energy Wise Rates allow our customers to save on their bills by using electricity during times of lower demand, called "off-peak" hours.
These rates aim to shift demand for power away from "peak" hours, when it costs more to provide electricity.
Energy Wise Rates
On-peak
- Higher rates
- Weekdays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Does not include weekends or holidays.
Off-peak
- Lower rates
- Weekdays before 5 p.m. and after 9 p.m.
- Includes weekends and holidays [tooltip text="Holidays include:
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Rate options
Customers can opt-in to three different rate options. Expand the sections below to learn more about each one.
Energy Wise Rates
This will be the new standard rate option beginning Oct. 1, 2025, with a few exceptions.
It includes on and off-peak periods.
Energy Wise Plus
This option is similar to Energy Wise but includes an even lower rate during off-peak "saver" periods, and a higher rate during critical peak events.
The off-peak "saver" period is 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., every day, including holidays.
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Seasonal fixed rate
This is a fixed rate option that does not have on or off-peak periods.
- Seasonal fixed rates are set higher than off-peak Energy Wise rates but lower than on-peak rates.
- Standard option for residential customers who do not have a smart meter.
- Rates will be higher in summer (June-September) and lower in winter (October-May).
Changes for commercial & industrial customers
Effective Oct. 1, on-peak and off-peak time periods for business customers will change to better reflect current demand.
|
Current |
Effective Oct. 1, 2025 |
| Summer: April - September (11 a.m. - 6 p.m. weekdays) | Summer: June - September (5-9 p.m. weekdays) |
| Winter: October - March (4-10 p.m. weekdays) | Winter: October - May (5-9 p.m. weekdays) |
Most industrial customers are already on a standard time-of-day rate.
Demand charges
Energy Wise rates include a demand charge for business customers with a maximum demand greater than or equal to 10 kilowatts. Demand charges better align with the cost of providing reliable electric service and the fixed cost of maintaining infrastructure.
Shift your usage, lower your bill
