Is 6pm off-peak?


Is 6pm off-peak? Off-peak electricity hours typically happen around 10am to 5pm and 9pm to 6am, the times when people are out of the house or asleep. Saturdays and Sundays typically count as off-peak periods no matter the season, and some utility companies also include holidays occurring during the week in their off-peak rates.


What is peak and off season?

The “high season” or “peak season” is, as the name suggests, the busiest or most popular period for tourism. The opposite end of that spectrum is known in the travel world as the “low season” or “off season.” One of the biggest factors that determine a city or region's off season is climate.


Is it cheaper to use washing machine after 6pm?

Try washing before 4 p.m. or after 7 p.m. – Many energy companies charge extra for electricity during their “peak hours,” which see increased energy usage. During the summer, run your washer early in the morning – energy use peaks on hot afternoons.


What is off-peak period?

Off-Peak Period means the period during which the demand on an electric utility system is not at or near its maximum. For the purpose of this section, the off-peak period includes all hours that are not in the peak period.