This information is meant to be an aid to understanding SCE’s Time-Of-Use rates. It does not replace pricing information contained in the CPUC-approved tariffs. Please refer to the tariffs for a complete list of terms and conditions of service.
Time-Of-Use (TOU) pricing is a variable rate structure that charges for energy depending on the time of day and the season the energy is used. With TOU rates, your bill will be determined by both when you use electricity and how much you use.
During the summer months, June through September, there are three time periods where different rates are charged: On-Peak, Mid-Peak, and Off-Peak. During the winter months, October through May, there are only two periods: Mid-Peak and Off-Peak.
June 1 to September 30 (4 months)
Standard Business TOU Periods
![Business TOU rates starting March 2019 (pending CPUC approval). Summer weekdays: Midnight 4pm to 9 pm.](/sites/default/files/2020-08/Standard_Business_TOU-Summer_WD%20%281%29.jpg)
![Business TOU rates starting March 2019 (pending CPUC approval). Summer weekdays: Midnight 4pm to 9 pm.](/sites/default/files/2020-08/Standard_Business_TOU-Summer-WE%20%281%29.jpg)
Agriculture & Pumping Optional TOU Periods
![Agriculture & Pumping Optional TOU rates starting March 2019 (pending CPUC approval). Summer weekdays: 5pm–8pm=On-Peak, 8pm–5pm=Off-Peak. Summer weekends and holidays: 5pm–8pm=Mid-Peak, 8pm–5pm=Off-Peak.](/sites/default/files/2020-08/AG_Pumping_Business_TOU-Summer_WD%20%281%29.jpg)
![Agriculture & Pumping Optional TOU rates starting March 2019 (pending CPUC approval). Summer weekdays: 5pm–8pm=On-Peak, 8pm–5pm=Off-Peak. Summer weekends and holidays: 5pm–8pm=Mid-Peak, 8pm–5pm=Off-Peak.](/sites/default/files/2020-08/AG_Pumping_Business_TOU-Summer-WE%20%281%29.jpg)
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October 1 to May 31 (8 months)
Standard Business TOU Periods
![Business TOU rates starting March 2019 (pending CPUC approval). Winter weekdays, weekends, and holidays: 8am-4pm=Super Off-Peak, 4pm–9pm=Mid-Peak, 9pm–8am=Off-Peak.](/sites/default/files/2020-08/Standard_Business_TOU-Winter_WD_0_1.jpg)
![Business TOU rates starting March 2019 (pending CPUC approval). Winter weekdays, weekends, and holidays: 8am-4pm=Super Off-Peak, 4pm–9pm=Mid-Peak, 9pm–8am=Off-Peak.](/sites/default/files/2020-08/Standard_Business_TOU-Winter_WE_0_1.jpg)
Agriculture & Pumping Optional TOU Periods
![Agriculture & Pumping Optional TOU rates starting March 2019 (pending CPUC approval). Winter weekdays, weekends, and holidays: 8am-5pm=Super Off-Peak, 5pm–8pm=Mid-Peak, 8pm–8am=Off-Peak.](/sites/default/files/2020-08/AG_Pumping_Business_TOU-Winter-WD_2.jpg)
![Agriculture & Pumping Optional TOU rates starting March 2019 (pending CPUC approval). Winter weekdays, weekends, and holidays: 8am-5pm=Super Off-Peak, 5pm–8pm=Mid-Peak, 8pm–8am=Off-Peak.](/sites/default/files/2020-08/AG_Pumping_Business_TOU-Winter-WE_2.jpg)
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Beginning January 2014, most business, agricultural and pumping accounts transitioned to a Time-Of-Use (TOU) rate plan. Customer were notified by mail when their account was about to switch to a TOU rate plan.