: not being in the period of maximum use or business : not peak
telephone rates during off-peak hours
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Booking early, choosing off-peak times and locations, and considering alternative lodging options can lead to significant savings.
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Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
Single-unit trucks will be charged $14.40 during peak hours and $3.60 during off-peak hours for each trip into Manhattan below 60th Street.
—John Towfighi, CNN, 12 Jan. 2025
The Best Time To Run Your Washing Machine, According To Experts
When Is The Cheapest Time To Run Your Dryer?
Operating a dryer during off-peak hours is crucial to saving money, says Richardson.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
Other smart features include: Scheduled charging to maximize off-peak electricity rates, saving up to 30% on charging costs.
—New Atlas, 8 Jan. 2025
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Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
Single-unit trucks will be charged $14.40 during peak hours and $3.60 during off-peak hours for each trip into Manhattan below 60th Street.
—John Towfighi, CNN, 12 Jan. 2025
The Best Time To Run Your Washing Machine, According To Experts
When Is The Cheapest Time To Run Your Dryer?
Operating a dryer during off-peak hours is crucial to saving money, says Richardson.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
Other smart features include: Scheduled charging to maximize off-peak electricity rates, saving up to 30% on charging costs.
—New Atlas, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Off-peak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-peak. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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