Optional Time-of-Use (TOU) Delivery Rate
The Time of Use (TOU) rate is an optional delivery rate available to our customers. This rate allows you to save on energy costs by adjusting your usage to off-peak hours when electricity may be cheaper. Learn more about the TOU rate.
Important Update
The Time of Use (TOU) hours and rate changes are effective July 1, 2025. Customers who were enrolled in the TOU rate prior to July 1, 2025 need to re-enroll to remain on this rate going forward. To re-enroll, please call us at 800.750.4000 between 7:30 am and 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
If you do not re-enroll, you will be automatically switched to Rate A.
TOU Hours
Effective July 1, 2025, the TOU on and off-peak hours are:
- On-Peak Hours: 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Monday through Friday, excluding holidays)
- Off-Peak Hours: All other hours
TOU Rate Charges (per kWh)
Period | Effective July 1, 2025, TOU Rate per kWh | July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025, TOU Rate per kWh |
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On-Peak | $0.498566 | $0.153369 |
Shoulder | N/A | $0.153369 |
Off-Peak | $0.063465 | $0.071288 |
Note: New rates are subject to approval by the Maine Public Utilities Commission and may change before July 1.