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Time-of-Use Program

Time-of-Use Program. Save money by using off-peak electricity.

How does the Time-of-Use (TOU) Program work?

The Time-of-Use concept is relatively simple–you sign up for special billing and receive a much lower rate for using electricity during off-peak hours. The more off-peak electricity you use, the more you save.

Our power supplier, Tri-State Generation and Transmission, offers us a lower rate for purchasing electricity during off-peak hours, and we pass the savings along to you.

Time-of-Use Program Brochure (PDF file)

Residential Time-of-Use Rates and Hours:

  • Off-peak rate = $0.062 per kilowatt hour
  • On-peak rate = $0.233 per kilowatt hour
  • Base charge/month = $20.00

Off-peak hours:

  • Monday - Saturday 10:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • All day Sunday
  • All day Thanksgiving and Christmas

The regular residential rate is $0.1256 per kilowatt-hour and a $21.50 base charge.

Keys to saving with the TOU program:

1. Installing timers on your big power users (electric water heaters, electric thermal storage units, etc.) so they run during off-peak hours.

2. Do the following during off-peak hours:

  • Run your dishwasher.
  • Wash and dry clothes.
  • Run self-cleaning oven cycle.

3. Additional steps you can take are:

  • Installing programmable thermostats to automatically control your heat.
  • Installing load control equipment.
  • Installing timers on stock tank heaters.
  • Installing timers on heat tape.

Time Clock Programming Instructions

Intermatic Water Heater Timer (PDF file)

Theben 3-Button Time Clock (PDF file)

Theben 7-Button Time Clock (PDF file)

Diehl Round Cream-Colored Time Clock (PDF file)

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • ABOUT LPEA
      • LPEA History
      • Annual Report
      • Contact Information
      • Cooperative Difference
      • Cooperative Principles
      • Employment & Career Opportunities
      • Mission & Vision Statement
      • Strategic Plan
      • Together We Save
      • Touchstone Energy
    • BOARD DIRECTORS
      • Board of Directors
      • Board of Directors Meeting Agendas
      • Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
      • Board of Directors Resolutions
      • Board Director Candidate Information
      • Long-Term Strategies Sub-Committee
      • Power Supply Committee
      • CEO Vision
      • Annual Meeting
      • Voting Districts
      • Calendar of Events
    • POLICIES & REGULATIONS
      • Policy 303 LRGF Grant Request Committee
      • LPEA Policies
      • Articles of Incorporation
      • Bylaws
  • Community
    • COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
      • Round Up Foundation
      • Energy Outreach Colorado
    • EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
      • Presentations & Workshops
      • Educational Electricity Programs
      • Educational Grants
      • Electric Utility Terms
      • Electric Vehicles (EVs)
      • Scholarships
      • Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp
      • Youth Tour
  • Electric Services
    • BILLING
      • Billing Payment Options
      • Budget Billing
      • Capital Credit Refunds
      • On-bill Financing Program
      • SmartHub Application
    • COMMERCIAL SERVICE
      • Commercial Service
    • RESIDENTIAL SERVICE
      • New Construction
      • New Member Information
      • Forms & Applications
      • AMI Meter Information
      • Electric Energy Rates
      • Time-of-Use Program
      • Undergound Utility Line Location
  • Member Services
    • GREEN POWER
      • Green Power Program
    • LOCAL RENEWABLE GENERATION
      • Community Solar Gardens
      • On-Site Net Metering Program
      • Photovoltaics
      • REC Payment & Tax Incentives
      • Renewable Generation Forms
      • Local Funding for Renewable Projects
      • Long-term Alternative Energy Outlook
      • Colorado Renewable Portfolio Standard Compliance Report
      • Interconnection Standards Cogenerators & Small Power Producers
    • ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS
      • Energy Assessments
      • Energy Conservation Tips
      • Energy Saving Tips ─ Laundry
      • Energy Saving Tips ─ The Whole House
      • Energy Savings Tips ─ The Kitchen
    • LIGHTING
      • Lighting Information
      • Area Light Rental
    • PRODUCTS
      • Electric Thermal Storage (ETS) Heater
      • Marathon Water Heaters
      • Socket Arrestors
    • REBATE PROGRAMS
      • Rebate Programs
      • Energy Efficiency Audit Rebates
      • Energy Star Appliances Rebates
      • Energy Star Air Conditioner Split System Rebates
      • Heat Pump System Rebates
      • Lighting Rebates
      • Permanent Electric Heater Rebate
      • Water Heater Rebate
  • Safety
    • ELECTRICAL SAFETY
      • Electrical Safety Checklist
      • Electrical Safety Tips Quiz
    • ELECTRICAL SAFETY TIPS
      • Indoor Electrical Safety Tips
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        • Lightning Safety
      • Generator Safety
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