How the two plans work
TOU-D-4-9PM: Time-of-Use 4–9 pm
- Peak 4 pm–9 pm on July weekdays; 5 of 24 hours carry the top price of 59.1¢.
- The cheapest July weekday hour costs 35.3¢, so moving 1 kWh out of the top hours saves 23.8¢.
- January weekdays range from 34.2¢ to 51.7¢.
- Summer pricing applies Jun–Sep; winter pricing Oct–May.
- Weekends follow a different schedule from weekdays.
- Fixed charge: $24.17 a month.
TOU-D-5-8PM: Time-of-Use 5–8 pm
- Peak 5 pm–8 pm on July weekdays; 3 of 24 hours carry the top price of 75.0¢.
- The cheapest July weekday hour costs 35.1¢, so moving 1 kWh out of the top hours saves 39.9¢.
- January weekdays range from 33.2¢ to 61.4¢.
- Summer pricing applies Jun–Sep; winter pricing Oct–May.
- Weekends follow a different schedule from weekdays.
- Fixed charge: $24.17 a month.
Your own pattern of use decides the winner: compare every SCE plan on your usage, or see all SCE plans, sources and peak hours.