Time of Day Plan: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Time Of Day plan?Time Of Day is a voluntary plan for Idaho customers where participants pay two different prices for electricity depending on what time of day it’s used:
Peak time is the most expensive.
Off-Peak is least expensive. Prices are higher in the summer months (June-August) and lower in the non-summer months (September-May).
The Time Of Day periods for this plan are:
Summer (June-August)
- Peak: 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays, except holidays
- Off-Peak: 9 p.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
Non-Summer (September-May)
- Peak: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays, except holidays.
- Off-Peak: 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
It is important to identify how much energy you are currently using and when you are using it. If you are using less than 800 kWh per month, the Standard Residential plan may be your best option.
If you are using more than 800 kWh per month and can shift your usage, the Time Of Day plan may be your best option. To see an estimate of your bill under the Time Of Day plan, log in to My Account or register to become a My Account user and click on “Compare Your Bills” then “Compare Rates.” See Schedule 5 for Time Of Day pricing.
Typically Idaho customers who are using at least 800 kWh of energy per month who are willing and able to shift their electricity use to Off-Peak hours may reduce their electricity bills. Customers who currently do not use much electricity during the Peak periods also may benefit from this plan.
How do I sign up for the Time Of Day plan?Sign up online now, or call our Customer Care Team at 208-388-5575 or 1-800-488-6151, outside the Treasure Valley. Personal assistance is available weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Mountain Time.
After electing to go on this plan, you can choose to go off at any time. Your service will change back to the Residential Standard plan. However, if you go off the Time Of Day plan, you cannot go back on it for twelve months. To change back to the Residential Standard Plan, call our Customer Care Team at 208-388-5575 or 1-800-488-6151, outside the Treasure Valley, weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Mountain Time.
We will accept your application for the Time Of Day pricing plan at this time. The
A/C Cool Credit program begins June 15. Customers can participate in both A/C Cool Credit and Time of Day.
Holidays include New Year’s Day (Jan. 1), Memorial Day (last Monday in May), Independence Day (July 4), Labor Day (first Monday in September), Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November) and Christmas Day (Dec. 25). If New Year’s Day, Independence Day, or Christmas Day falls on Saturday, the preceding Friday will be designated a holiday. If New Year’s Day, Independence Day, or Christmas Day falls on Sunday, the following Monday will be designated a holiday.
If I have additional questions, what can I do?Email or call our Customer Care Team at
208-388-5575 or
1-800-488-6151, outside the Treasure Valley. Personal assistance is available weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Mountain Time.
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