Optional Time-of-Use (TOU)

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
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.

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