Nights and Weekends

How does the Nights and Weekends program work?

All the electricity you use during off-peak hours - between late evening and overnight hours and all weekend - is billed at a significant discount.

Why? Off-peak hours are when the demands for electricity are lowest. By using less electricity during the day, you're helping us keep the power flowing to all our customers - and you're helping the environment.

Although you earn a discount for the off-peak electricity you use, you'll also pay a premium for the electricity you use during on-peak periods. However, the vast majority of customers on the Nights and Weekends program save money - and the savings can be considerable.

Iowa Nights and Weekends rates

Is there a cost to participate?

There is no additional cost to participate in the Nights and Weekends program.

How can I make Nights and Weekends work for me?

You will save if you are able to use more electricity during off-peak hours in the evenings and on weekends.

• Keep track of how and when you use your electric appliances to determine what tasks you can delay until off-peak hours.
• Turn off your air conditioner during the day, or turn thermostat up five to ten degrees.
• If you have an electric water heater, install a timer to heat water only at night.
• Wait to run your dishwasher until evening.
• Instead of using your electric oven, cook with smaller appliances like your microwave or toaster oven.

What if I don't save money?

If you don't use as much electricity off-peak as you thought, and can't adapt your use to fit the program, we'll remove you from the Nights and Weekends rate. We do ask that you remain on the program for a minimum of one year to really see the benefit.

Ready to get started?

Existing customers: please complete this form.

New customers: please enroll in My Account when you start service.

Electricity costs fluctuate every hour of the day. During the work week, especially on hot summer days and dark winter evenings, costs are higher due to high demand. On nights and weekends, demand for electricity goes down and so does the cost.

How do I know which rate plan will be better for me?

That depends on when you use energy. Lower bills will result from switching use of high-wattage appliances (electric heat, water heaters, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, ranges, electric clothes dryers) from the “High” or “Regular” rate times to the “Low” rate time.

If you try Nights and Weekends for 12 months and it no longer fits your lifestyle after 12 months, you can switch back to the Standard Residential Service Rg-1 rate at any time.

How do Nights and Weekends rates compare to regular rates?

Standard residential rates in Wisconsin are 12 cents per kilowatt hour if you are not on the Nights & Weekends plan. The table below shows how the rates are lower during peak times under the Nights and Weekends rate plan.

Questions or ready to sign up?

Call us at 1-800-ALLIANT (800-255-4268).

Plan Rates