Saving with the Time of Use rate plan can be easy. You just need to know which of your appliances and devices require the most electricity, the times of day you can take advantage of off-peak and mid-peak hours, and the habits or new technology you can use to better manage your electricity usage.

Electricity costs less during off-peak and mid-peak hours. Whenever possible, try to schedule high energy activities outside weekday on-peak hours.

Appliances

Many common household appliances use more electricity than you might think:

  • Dishwashers
  • Washers
  • Dryers

Running these appliances during off-peak hours can help lower you overall energy costs under the TOU rate.

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Electric Vehicle Charging

Electric vehicles are especially well suited for the TOU rate. Most EVs allow you to schedule charging automatically. Charging overnight during off-peak hours can significantly reduce the cost of charging your vehicle.

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Pool Owners

Pool pumps can run for several hours a day and use a significant amount of energy. Running your pool pump during off-peak hours, including overnights and weekends, can help reduce energy costs while keeping your pool well-maintained.

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Cooling your home is one of the largest drivers of electric usage.

Cooling Your Home

Cooling your home is one of the largest drivers of electric usage.  To manage this usage under the TOU rate, you can:

  • Pre-cool your home before on-peak hours
  • Raise the thermostat slightly during on peak hours
  • Use ceiling fans to reduce air conditioning demand
  • Seal air leaks and maintain HVAC systems for efficiency

PSE&G has a number of residential energy efficiency programs that can also help you save energy and money year-round.


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The Choice is Yours

Moving to the TOU rate is optional and may not be the right choice for everyone.  Some customers may benefit more than others, depending on their household schedule and energy habits.

If you are considering a switch to the TOU rate:

  • Review your daily energy use patterns in MyMeter.  You can access it by logging into My Account and clicking on the MyMeter button.
  • Identify activities you could shift to off-peak and mid-peak hours.
  • Keep an eye on your bills and adjust your energy habits as needed.

For added peace of mind, TOU includes guaranteed bill protection after the first 12 months on the TOU rate.

Learn More:

  • Review TOU hours and seasonal differences
  • Compare the TOU rate with the standard residential rate
  • Find out how to enroll
PSE&G Time of Use rate plans. Guaranteed bill protection. Try our new Time of Use rate for the first 12 months – risk free! Switch from your current Residential Standard (RS) electric rate to the TOU rate. If, after the first 12 months, you do not realize savings compared to the RS rate, we will automatically credit your account for the difference. You can also switch back to the RS rate at the end of the 12 months.

Guaranteed Bill Protection

Try our new Time of Use rate for the first 12 months – risk free! Switch from your current Residential Service (RS) electric rate to the TOU rate. If, after the first 12 months, you do not realize savings compared to the RS rate, we will automatically credit your account for the difference. You can also switch back to the RS rate at the end of the 12 months.*

*NOTE: Current Residential Load Management (RLM) rate customers may switch to the TOU rate. If you do not realize a savings after the first 12 months, we will automatically credit your account for the difference. However, you cannot switch back to RLM at the end of 12 months, you must switch to the RS rate.