A New Way to Manage Your Energy Costs
CCEC offers a voluntary All-Energy Time-of-Use (TOU) rate for eligible residential members. Unlike a traditional rate, where the energy charge is the same regardless of when electricity is used, All-Energy TOU has different prices throughout the day. The rate includes three pricing periods:
| Pricing Period | Energy Charge |
|---|---|
| Super Off-Peak | 5.5¢/kWh |
| Off-Peak | 6.5¢/kWh |
| On-Peak | 40¢/kWh |
There is no demand charge on the All-Energy TOU rate.
All-Energy TOU is completely voluntary. Before enrolling, consider your household’s electricity-use patterns and whether you can shift some of your energy use away from On-Peak hours.
How All-Energy Time-of-Use Works
The price you pay depends on when you use electricity.
Super Off-Peak
10 p.m. – 5 a.m. This is the lowest-cost period every day.
Good times to:
- Charge an EV
- Run a dishwasher
- Wash and dry clothes
- Heat water
- Run a pool pump
- Use other programmable appliances
Off-Peak
Electricity costs less during Off-Peak periods than during On-Peak periods. Use this time for flexible household activities whenever possible.
On-Peak
This is the highest-cost period. The goal is to reduce or shift flexible electricity use during these hours.
Ways to Shift Your Energy Use
You don’t have to change everything you do. Start by looking for a few large or flexible electricity uses that can be moved outside of On-Peak hours.
Try these simple changes:
Charge your EV overnight.
Schedule charging between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
Use appliance delay settings.
Run your dishwasher, washing machine and dryer during lower-cost periods.
Program your thermostat.
Use a smart or programmable thermostat to adjust your home’s temperature before On-Peak hours begin.
Shift pool and other equipment.
If your equipment allows, use timers to move pool pumps, water heaters and other large loads to lower-cost periods.
Use smart-home technology.
Timers, smart plugs and energy-management systems can automate your energy use so you don’t have to think about it every day.
TOU Frequently Asked Questions
A Time-of-Use rate charges different energy prices depending on when electricity is used. The goal is to encourage electricity use during lower-cost periods when demand for power is lower.
No. All-Energy TOU is a voluntary rate option. Members can remain on the standard residential rate if they do not want to participate.
All-Energy TOU has three energy prices:
- Super Off-Peak: 5.5¢/kWh
- Off-Peak: 6.5¢/kWh
- On-Peak: 40¢/kWh
Weekends and holidays are included.
Summer TOU hours are in effect April 1 - October 31. Winter TOU hours are in effect November 1 - March 31.
Super Off-Peak is 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. every day.
Potential savings depend on how and when your household uses electricity.
Members who can shift flexible electricity use away from On-Peak hours and into Off-Peak or Super Off-Peak periods have more opportunities to reduce their energy costs.
Use the All-Energy TOU Calculator to explore your potential costs.
Yes. Because the On-Peak energy charge is significantly higher, members who use a large amount of electricity during On-Peak periods and cannot shift that usage may see higher costs.
Information about the Demand TOU rate can be found here and in the rate schedule.
The Demand TOU rate is only available to members enrolled before Oct. 1, 2026. This rate is closed for enrollment.
Is All-Energy TOU Right for You?
All-Energy TOU may be a good fit if you:
- Have a flexible schedule
- Are away from home during the day
- Own or lease an electric vehicle
- Have programmable or smart-home devices
- Can shift major appliances to lower-cost periods
- Are willing to change when you use electricity
Members who use a large portion of their electricity during On-Peak hours and cannot shift that usage may see higher energy costs. Understanding your current electricity-use patterns is an important first step before enrolling.
The best way to understand whether All-Energy TOU could work for your household is to look at your actual electricity usage.
Try the All-Energy TOU Calculator
Use the All-Energy TOU calculator to compare your current electricity usage with the All-Energy TOU rate and explore how shifting your energy use could affect your monthly costs. For the best experience, please use a desktop computer to access the calculator.
Ready to Try All-Energy TOU?
If you have reviewed the rate and think it may be a good fit for your household, contact CCEC Customer Service at 252.247.3107 or customerservice@ccemc.com. Our Customer Service team can review your account and help you understand the rate before you enroll.