Residential Energy Rate Plan Options
It’s important to pick a rate plan option that you feel confident will fit your lifestyle and give you the most opportunity to save — especially if you choose the Night Shift Plan, which can’t be changed for a year. If you choose a specialized rate plan that fluctuates with the time of day, you could end up paying more if your energy usage doesn’t line up with the rate’s specified cost-effective hours. We're always here to help you make the best choice. Our EPB Energy ProsSM are happy to answer your questions and help you figure out the best rate plan option for your household.
Base Rate Plan
Pay the same rate for energy all day and all night. This plan is works best for customers who want the flexibility to use energy without worrying about what time it is.
Learn MoreTime Shift Plan
Take advantage of a reduced energy rate during specified times during the warmer and cooler months. Ideal for those able to easily shift their energy use.
Learn MoreNight Shift Plan
Pay less for nighttime energy usage. Works best for those who can shift big energy users, like pool pump operation and EV charging along with other household tasks to overnight.
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Our Best Value...
When you pick the Base Rate Plan, your energy rates are the same no matter what time it is. This gives you the freedom to use energy any time you need it without putting your activities on hold to wait for a more cost-effective time of day. The best way to maximize your energy savings and convenience is by adding EPB Levelized Billing to your Base Rate Plan to flatten your monthly payments and eliminate billing spikes that can occur when your HVAC is working overtime in extreme temperatures.
Amount shown is an estimate that includes the variable TVA Fuel Cost Adjustment as of 3/1/24. View the current variable TVA Fuel Cost Adjustment.
How Your Energy Bill is Determined
Step 1: Your Base Rate Plan is a sum of the energy charge and the variable TVA Fuel Cost Adjustment.
Step 2: Your monthly bill is based on the kWh charge from Step 1, your energy used and a standard customer charge. The below example shows a calculation based on the monthly usage of 900 kWh.
Amount shown is an estimate that includes the variable TVA Fuel Cost Adjustment as of 3/1/24.
View the current variable TVA Fuel Cost Adjustment.
Time Shift Plan
With the EPB Time Shift Plan, customers can take advantage of a reduced kWh rate during specified hours when demand is typically lower (i.e. “off-peak” hours). These hours vary seasonally. Energy used during all other hours (i.e. "on-peak" hours) will be charged a higher rate than the EPB Base Rate Plan.
To optimize the potential savings of this plan, customers need to schedule their energy-intensive activities, such as laundry, dishwashing, EV charging, etc. to the designated off-peak hours. Gaining any savings from this plan comes down to shifting your electricity usage outside of the busy morning hours of 6–10 a.m. during cooler months and 3–7 p.m. during warmer months (i.e. “on-peak” hours).
Amount shown is an estimate that includes the variable TVA Fuel Cost Adjustment as of 3/1/24. View the current variable TVA Fuel Cost Adjustment. All other time, including weekends and federal holidays are 10 cents per kWh.
Summer Rate
April - October, Monday thru Friday12:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (off-peak)
$0.106/kWh*3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (on-peak)
$0.198/kWh*7:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. (off-peak)
$0.106/kWh*Non-Summer Rate
November - March, Monday thru Friday12:00 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. (off-peak)
$0.106/kWh*6:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m (on-peak)
$0.198/kWh*10:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m (off-peak)
$0.106/kWh*Weekends and Federal Holiday Rate
All Day
$0.106/kWh*Night Shift Plan
With the EPB Night Shift Plan, customers can take advantage of a reduced rate and potential dollar savings by shifting the bulk of their energy-intensive tasks to the overnight hours of 11 p.m. to 5 a.m..
You won’t need to worry about the time of year with Night Shift, but you’ll need to shift significant energy usage to nighttime.
Once enrolled, you are required to commit to this rate for one year.
Amount shown is an estimate that includes the variable TVA Fuel Cost Adjustment as of 3/1/24. View the current variable TVA Fuel Cost Adjustment.
Day Rate
5:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
$0.129/kWh*Night Rate
11:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m.
$0.089/kWh*
How much energy do I use?
Calculating your energy usage is easy with the MyEPB app.
- 1. Download the MyEPB app.
- 2. Click “Usage Charts,”
- 3. Scroll down to “Average Usage by Time of Day.”
- 4. Use the chart to answer these questions: When am I using the most energy? What am I doing during those times? Cooking dinner? Taking a shower? Consider whether you’d be willing to shift these activities to specified times of day.
Not sure which rate plan option to choose? Talk with an EPB Energy Pro! We’ll help you identify the option that saves you the most money.
Can you shift your energy use to save?
When you choose a variable rate plan option like Time Shift or Night Shift, it's important to move a good portion of your energy use to specified days and times of year (off-peak) to see savings. EPB customers use an average of 40 kWh per household everyday. Refer to the chart to see how much energy common household appliances use per hour. You can also see and track your home's energy use by downloading the free MyEPB app.
* Estimates are approximate and based on data from this source with the following conditions: HVAC refers to Central Air Conditioning (3 ton–12 SEER Air); Clothes Washer refers to a cycle with warm wash, cold rinse settings; Clothes Dryer refers to a heavy load at 4 kWh per load; Pool pump refers to a 1.5 horsepower pump, running 8 hours per day; Dishwasher refers to an Energy Saver cycle; EV estimate is approximate and uses the Average of two Tesla Model Y Level 2 Home Charger models (32 amps and 40 amps), charging for 1 hour.
** Sources: Tesla Model Y (The Tesla Model Y is the best-selling EV in America, Car & Driver Magazine); Tesla Model Y - Level 2 Charging at 32 Amps (7.7 kWh) and at 40 Amps (9.6 kWh); an average = 8.6 kWh – 2022 Tesla Model Y Level 2 Charging Time | EvoCharge.
Remember: Weather also impacts your energy bill
Even with the most meticulous management of your energy use, weather swings can spike your energy costs. With the EPB Base Rate Plan, you don't have to worry about your HVAC working overtime during on-peak hours in cooler and warmer months or overnight to keep you comfortable. Your energy rate is the same all day and all night.
Choose an optional billing plan that works best for you
EPB Levelized Billing
Make your energy bills roughly the same, predictable amount all year long and eliminate the costly spikes of colder and warmer months. You can enroll in Levelized Billing in minutes once you’ve lived at your current address for at least a year.
Levelize Your BillsEPB PrePay Power
Pay any amount toward your energy costs as you go and when you can — no late fees, reconnect fees or security deposits. Instead of monthly energy bills, PrePay Power lets you pay for the energy you use before you use it. If your account gets low, add funds of any amount.
Sign Up for PrePay Power