PECO’s Time-of-Use (TOU) Pricing program offers residential and commercial customers in the Peco electric territory an opportunity to reduce electricity costs by adjusting their energy usage to align with periods of lower demand. This is particularly advantageous for electric vehicle (EV) owners who can schedule charging during off-peak hours and well as Solar and Battery customers who can avoid the Peak periods (2-6pm weekdays), thus have a lower weighted average electric cost the other 20 hours of the day.​

Key Features of PECO’s TOU Program

  • Time-Based Rates: Electricity rates vary depending on the time of day:
    • Super Off-Peak: 12 a.m. – 6 a.m. daily
    • Off-Peak: All other hours outside of peak and super off-peak
    • On-Peak: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. on weekdays
  • Cost Savings: Charging an EV during super off-peak hours can significantly reduce electricity costs. For instance, rates during super off-peak periods can be as low as $0.04253 per kWh, compared to $0.08917 per kWh during peak times—a savings of approximately 52% .​(April 2025 rates)
  • Environmental Benefits: Shifting energy usage to off-peak times helps flatten the demand curve, reducing strain on the electrical grid and decreasing the need for additional infrastructure .​
  • Smart Technology Integration: Utilizing programmable thermostats and smart appliances can aid in automating energy usage to coincide with lower-rate periods, enhancing both convenience and savings .​

Enrollment and Considerations

Enrollment in the TOU program is voluntary and free of charge. Customers can assess potential savings by logging into their PECO account and using the “How Much Could You Save?” tool available under the Time-of-Use Pricing section .​

It’s important to note that TOU pricing may not be beneficial for all customers, particularly those who cannot shift their energy usage to off-peak hours due to specific needs or schedules.

For more detailed information and to determine if TOU pricing aligns with your energy usage patterns, visit PECO’s official Time-of-Use Pricing page

As always, please reach out to Pennstar Solar for a free Solar evaluation and proposal