Winter time-of-day rate takes e ect Sept. 16

The winter time-of-day (TOD) rate for residential consumers goes into effect starting Sept. 16 and continues through May 15

Currently, the difference between on-peak and off-peak electricity is 4 cents per kilowatt-hour. By shifting electric use from on-peak to off-peak periods, members can save money on their electric bills. Residential members typically use about 70% of their power during off-peak times.

On-peak hours are 6 to 9 a.m. and 5 to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and Thanksgiving Day. Weekends and some holidays are off-peak periods.

Each month, the power bill from NCE’s electricity supplier, Buckeye Power, is calculated based on the five highest peak hours for the month. The on-peak versus off-peak hours listed in the TOD rate schedule are based upon this data.

Members can review their hourly electricity use with North Central’s online bill payment website, SmartHub. Visit www.ncelec.org/smarthub for more information.

Winter hours

Sept. 16 to May 15

On-peak hours

6–9 a.m. and 5–10 p.m., Monday–Friday and Thanksgiving Day

Off-peak hours

Saturdays and Sundays, Christmas, New Year’s Day, and all other hours not listed above.

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