Time of Day

You deserve a break! Do less between 5–9 p.m. and save.

Time of Day is a unique option that offers you lower energy prices for using less energy during high demand hours.

Unlike our Basic Service pricing, which stays consistent throughout the year, Time of Day charges different prices at different times of day. Time of Day pricing is less than Basic Service all hours and days except for the On Peak timeframe of 5–9 p.m. weekdays. So, if you can shift your energy use during that peak period, you can save on your PGE bill!

Can you make the shift?

If so, limiting your energy use during those four short hours on weekdays can help you save on your bill. Just think – by doing household chores like laundry or running the dishwasher before 5 or after 9 p.m. you could save that evening time slot for something more fun. You might even decide to put off those chores ‘til the weekend, when all hours are at the lowest off-peak price.

So, how much savings are we talking about?

That’s up to you! You’re always in control. The more you shift, the more you’ll save. Some months your bill may be higher than others, but as long as you can reduce your energy use from 5–9 p.m. weekdays, you should save on your annual electric bill. And here’s more good news: After your first year on Time of Day, if you end up paying 10 percent more than you would have paid on Basic Service pricing, we’ll refund you the amount you paid over that additional 10 percent!

Why all this shifting energy stuff matters

Good for you. Good for the planet. Regardless of how much you save with Time of Day, when everyone works together to shift their energy consumption, it helps us use more sustainable resources, bringing us closer to a clean energy future for Oregon.


Frequently asked questions

Time of Day is a pricing option that gives you more control over your energy bill. With Time of Day, all you need to do is shift your energy use away from 5 to 9 p.m., Monday – Friday. You’ll pay a lower energy price, plus you’ll help us use more sustainable energy when we would otherwise have to rely on less environmentally friendly sources of energy.

Off-Peak: 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday-Friday; All day Saturday, Sunday and holidays* – 8.39¢ per kWh

Mid-Peak: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday – 15.77¢ per kWh

On-Peak: 5-9 p.m. Monday-Friday – 41.11¢ per kWh

*Weekend and holidays are considered Off-peak. If a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday will be designated the holiday. If a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be designated the holiday. Holidays are as follows:

  • New Year’s Day on Jan. 1

  • Memorial Day, the last Monday in May

  • Independence Day on July 4

  • Labor Day, the first Monday in September

  • Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday in November

  • Christmas day on Dec. 25

The prices shown include the energy cost, transmission cost and distribution cost.

Time of Day costs less than Basic Service all hours and days except 5-9 p.m. weekdays. The more you shift, the more you save!

All PGE residential customers are eligible for Time of Day.

Time of Day is an optional pricing plan that you may select instead of Basic Service. Depending on your schedule and energy use, you may decide that Time of Day is not for you. While the mid-and off-peak prices for Time of Day are less expensive than Basic Service, prices during the on-peak hours of 5 to 9 p.m. weekdays are more expensive.

You can unenroll during the first 12 months at any time. If you choose to unenroll and change your mind later, you will be eligible to re-enroll in Time of Day 12 months from the time of your unenrollment. Terms and Conditions.

If you have an EV, Time of Day may be a great choice for you. If you charge your EV overnight, or just avoid the peak hours of 5 to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday, you can save on your bill.

How to shift and reduce energy use from 5 – 9 p.m.

If you want ideas on how to shift your energy use, check out these shifting tips and ways to save.

Check the list

This handy checklist PGE makes it easy for you to reduce your energy use between 5 and 9 p.m.

Get more energy savings

Here are the top ways to shift your energy PGE and live an energy-efficient lifestyle without sacrificing.

Make it automatic

Installing a smart thermostat is just one of the simple, set it and forget it, ways that makes participating in Time of Day easy.

Ready to make the switch?

We recommend a 12-month enrollment commitment with Time of Day. While this is not required, we encourage you to stay in the program for a year to see your annual savings. Some months your bill may be higher than others, but as long as you can reduce your energy use from 5-9 p.m. weekdays you should save on your annual electric bill. Plus, if you stay on Time of Day for 12 months and pay more than 10 percent more you would have on the Basic Service plan for that same period, PGE will refund the difference over 10 percent. So, let’s get you signed up!

Enroll in Time of Day

Enrolling is easy. And if you decide Time of Day is not for you, you can change your mind at any time.