Time-of-Use Calculator

Many utilities charge different rates at peak, off-peak and shoulder times. Enter your usage in each period to see your total and where the cost really comes from.

Peak$48.00
kWh
/kWh
Shoulder$40.00
kWh
/kWh
Off-peak$27.50
kWh
/kWh

Time-of-use tariffs charge different rates by time of day. Shifting usage — laundry, dishwashing, EV charging — into off-peak hours lowers your bill.

Total monthly bill

$115.5

600 kWh · blended $0.19/kWh

Per day

$3.79

Per year

$1,386

Cost by period

$115.5per month
  • Peak42%
  • Shoulder35%
  • Off-peak24%

Understanding time-of-use pricing

What time-of-use means

Time-of-use (TOU) tariffs charge more when demand on the grid is high — typically weekday evenings — and less overnight. Your bill depends on when you use energy, not just how much.

Peak, off-peak and shoulder

Peak is the most expensive window, off-peak the cheapest (often late night), and shoulder sits in between. Each utility defines its own hours, so check your plan.

Shifting load to save

Running the dishwasher, laundry or EV charging during off-peak hours can noticeably cut your bill. This calculator shows the difference each period makes.

Is TOU right for you?

TOU rewards flexible households that can move usage to cheaper times. If most of your consumption is locked into peak hours, a flat rate may work out cheaper.

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