Rates

Key Account > 3 MW Customer-Owned Facilities Service

A. Availability

Available to commercial and industrial members whose electric requirements for all uses are 3 MW and greater and where the Cooperative on a case-by-case non- discriminatory basis agrees to permit the member to own and maintains all facilities in place to provide service to them. The member may not provide service over these facilities to any third party for any purpose.

B. Character of Service

Service will be at transmission level as determined at the discretion of the Cooperative.

C. Rate

Access Charge:                                $1,500.00 per meter per month

Demand Charge:                             $1.75 per kW of billing demand

Billed Power & Delivery Charge: The Billed Power and Delivery Charge shall include any costs of power, transmission, substation or other service, including without limitation demand charges, energy charges, fuel charges, penalties, adjustments for prior periods and taxes. All other provisions for generation and delivery of power to the customers shall be billed to the customer as billed to the cooperative, including the provisions related to any ratchet or other time-based provisions. Provisions of Power Cost Pass-Through Tariff 203 are not applicable.

D. Determination of Billing Demand

The billing demand shall be the greatest of:

    1. The maximum kilowatt (kW) demand established by the member for any period of fifteen consecutive minutes during the month for which the bill is rendered, as indicated or recorded by a demand meter; or
    2. The highest billing demand charge of the prior 11 months; or 3. 3,000 kW; or
    3. As set by contract.

E. Power Cost Pass-Through  

In addition to the rates and charges described above, members will be billed a Power Cost Pass-Through for all kWh consumed.

F. Transmission Cost Pass-Through

In addition to the rates and charges described above, members will be billed a Transmission Cost Pass-Through for all kWh consumed.

G. Direct Assignment Cost Pass-Through

Power & Transmission Cost Pass-Through charges may be directly assigned.  Charges shall include any costs of power, transmission, substation or other service, including without limitation demand charges, energy charges,fuel charges, penalties, adjustments for prior periods and taxes.   All  other provisions for generation and delivery of power to the customers shall be billed to the customer as billed  to the  cooperative, including the provisions related to any ratchet or other time-based provisions.  If billed under this approach, provisions of Power Cost Pass-Through Tariff 203 are not applicable.  Parties may enter in agreements for real-time market power delivery on a case-by-case basis.

 

Seasonal & Recreational Service Rate Schedule

A. Availability

Available for seasonal and recreational usage including but not limited to, camp houses, hunting lodges,  hunting camps,  hunting shelters,  fishing camps,  weekend residences, barns, cabins and other seasonal or non-permanent recreational facilities such as travel trailers and motor homes as well as other similarly defined facilities.

B. Character of Service

Alternating current service, single or three-phase, will be provided as approximately 60 cycles.   Voltage  supplied  will  be  at the  discretion  of  the  Cooperative  and  will  be determined by the voltage available from distribution lines in the vicinity and/or other conditions.  Frequency and voltage shall be subject to reasonable variation.

C. Rate

Distribution Access Charge:           $30.50 per month

Distribution Energy Charge:           $0.04316 per kWh

D. Power Cost Pass Through

In addition to the rates and charges described above, members will be billed a Power Cost Pass-Through for all kWh consumed.

E. Transmission Cost Pass-Through

In addition to the rates and charges described above, members will be billed a Transmission Cost Pass-Through for all kWh consumed.

F. Determination of Demand

For  purpose of rate classification, the demand shall be the maximum kilowatt (kW) demand established by the member for any period of fifteen consecutive minutes during the month for which the bill is rendered, as indicated or recorded by the demand meter.  If demand exceeds the 75 kW level for more than one month in any period of 12 consecutive  months,  the  account  shall  be classified as Large Power and billed under the Large Power rate.

 

 

General Service Rate Schedule

A. Availability

The General  Service Rate Schedule applies to the following  types of  non-commercial services:   electric gates, community clubs, public buildings, cemeteries, roping arenas, boat docks,private airports and pumping service at non-commercial locations where the installed  motor  capacity  is  less  than  ten  horsepower.    The  horsepower  for  billing purposes shall be the manufacturer’s nameplate rating, or, at its option, the Cooperative may determine the horsepower by  test  under  conditions  of  maximum  operatin  load.  The  General  Service  Rate  is  only  available  for  referenced  service  points  that  are individually metered and have demands less than 75kW.

B. Character of Service

Alternating current service, single or three-phase, will be provided at approximately 60 cycles.   Voltage  supplied  will  be  at  the  discretion  of  the  Cooperative  and will be determined by the voltage available from distribution lines   in the vicinity  and/or other conditions.  Frequency and voltage shall be subject to reasonable variation.

C. Rate

Distribution Access Charge:        $29.50 per month

Distribution Energy Charge:        $0.04344 per kW

D. Power Cost Pass-Through

In addition to the rates and charges described above, members will be billed a Power Cost Pass-Through for all kWh consumed.

E. Transmission Cost Pass-Through

In  addition  to  the  rates  and  charges  described  above,  members  will  be billed a Transmission Cost Pass-Through for all kWh consumed.

F. Determination of Demand

For purposes of rate  classification , the  demand  shall be the  maximum  kilowatt  (kW) demand established by the member for any period of fifteen consecutive minutes during the month for which the bill is rendered, as indicated or recorded by the demand meter.  If  demand  exceeds  the  75  kW  level  for  more  than  one  month  in any period of 12 consecutive months, the account shall be classified as Large Power and billed under the Large Power rate.

G. Minimum Monthly Charge

The minimum monthly charge shall be the Distribution Access Charge.

 

Residential Service Rate Schedule

A. Availability

  1. The Residential Service Rate Schedule applies to all electric service to permanent installations used primarily for residential purposes.  It applies to electric service to a private dwelling and its appurtenances, the major use of which is for lighting, air conditioning, heating and household appliances. Except as otherwise provided, when a majority of the electricity is consumed in a dwelling is regularly used in connection with the conduct of a business, the service shall be classified as Commercial or Large Power and billed under the appropriate rate.
    • Character of Service
      • Alternating current service, single or three-phase, will be provided at approximately 60 cycles.  Voltage supplied will be at the discretion of the Cooperative and will be determined by the voltage available from distribution lines in the vicinity and/or other conditions.   Frequency and voltage shall be subject to reasonable variation.
    •   Rate
      • Distribution Access Charge:            $29.50 per month
      • Distribution Energy Charge:            $0.03850 per kWh
    •   Power Cost Pass-Through
      • In addition to the rates and charges described above, members will be billed a Power Cost Pass-Through for all kwh consumed.
    •   Transmission Cost Pass-Through
      • In addition to the rates and charges described above, members will be billed a Transmission Cost Pass-Through for all kWh consumed.
    • Determination of Demand
      • For purposes of rate classification, the demand shall be the maximum kilowatt (kW)  demand established by the member  for  any  period  of fifteen  consecutive  minutes during the month for which the bill is rendered, as indicated or recorded by the demand meter.   If demand exceeds the 75 kW  level for more than one month in any period of 12 consecutive months, the account shall be classified as Large Power and billed under the Large Power rate.
    • Minimum Monthly Charge
      • The minimum monthly charge shall be the Distribution Access Charge.

 

Small Commercial Rate Schedule

A. Availability

The Small Commercial Rate Schedule applies to commercial loads having a demand not greater than 75 kW.  This schedule does not apply to irrigation service.

B. Character of Service

Alternating current service, single or three-phase, will be provided at approximately 60 cycles. Voltage supplied will be at the discretion of the Cooperative and will be determined by the voltage available from distribution lines in the vicinity and/or other conditions.  Frequency and voltage shall be subject to reasonable variation.

C. Rate

  1. Single Phase (1PH)

Distribution Access Charge:  $40.00 per month

Distribution Energy Charge:  $0.03051 per kWh

  1. Three Phase (3PH)

Distribution Access Charge:  $50.00 per month

Distribution Energy Charge:  $0.03051 per kWh

D. Power Cost Pass-Through

In addition to the rates and charges described above, members will be billed a Power Cost Pass-Through for all kWh consumed.

E. Transmission Cost Pass-Through

In addition to the rates and charges described above, members will be billed a Transmission Cost Pass-Through for all kWh consumed.

F. Determination of Demand

For purposes of rate classification, the demand shall be the maximum kilowatt (kW) demand established by the member for any period of fifteen consecutive minutes during the month for which the bill is rendered, as indicated or recorded by the demand meter. If demand exceeds the 75 kW level for more than one month in any period of 12 consecutive months, the account shall be classified as Large Power and billed under the Large Power rate.

G. Minimum Monthly Charge

The minimum monthly charge shall be the Distribution Access Charge.

 

Small Commercial – Public Services & Not-For-Profit Rate Schedule

A. Availability

The Small Commercial Public Services & Not-for-Profit (NFP) Rate Schedule applies to service to individually metered facilities having demands less than 75 kW and operated by the  following types of public & NFP services: churches, parsonages, schools, charitable organizations and volunteer fire departments.

B. Character of Service

Alternating current service, single or three-phase, will be provided at approximately 60 cycles.  Voltage supplied will be at the discretion of the Cooperative and will be determined by the  voltage available from distribution lines in the vicinity and/or other conditions.  Frequency and voltage shall be subject to reasonable variation.

C. Rate

  1. Single Phase (1PH)

Distribution Access Charge:    $36.00 per month

Distribution Energy Charge:    $0.02746 per kWh

  1. Three Phase (3PH)

Distribution Access Charge:    $45.00 per month

Distribution Energy Charge:    $0.02746 per kWh

D. Power Cost Pass-Through 

In addition to the rates and charges described above, members will be billed a Power Cost Pass-Through for all kWh consumed.

E. Transmission Cost Pass-Through

In addition to the rates and charges described above, members will be billed a Transmission Cost Pass-Through for all kWh consumed.

F. Determination of Demand 

For purposes of rate classification, the demand shall be the maximum kilowatt (kW) demand established by the member for any period of fifteen consecutive minutes during the month   for which the bill is rendered, as indicated or recorded by the demand meter.  If demand exceeds the 75 kW level for more than one month in any period of 12 consecutive months, the  account shall be classified as Large Power and billed under the Large Power rate.

G. Minimum Monthly Charge

The minimum monthly charge shall be the Distribution Access Charge.

 

 

 

Large Power Rate Schedule

A. Availability

The Large Power Rate Schedule applies to all members with commercial, industrial and large non-residential light, heat, and power loads having a demand in any month 75 kW or greater. This schedule does not apply to irrigation service.

B. Character of Service

Alternating current service, single or three-phase, will be provided at approximately 60 cycles. Voltage supplied will be at the discretion of the Cooperative and will be determined by the voltage available from distribution lines in the vicinity and/or other conditions.  Frequency and voltage shall be subject to reasonable variation.

C. Rate

Distribution Access Charge:          $100.00 per month

Demand Charge:                           $    9.75 per kW of billing demand

Distribution Energy Charge:          $.00875 per kWh

D. Determination of Billing Demand

The billing demand shall be the greatest of:

  1. The maximum kilowatt (kW) demand established by the member for any period of fifteen consecutive minutes during the month for which the bill is rendered, as indicated or recorded by a demand meter; or
  1. Sixty percent (60%) of the highest maximum kilowatt (kW) demand established in the prior eleven (11) months.

E. Power Cost Pass-Through

In addition to the rates and charges described above, members will be billed a Power Cost Pass-Through for all kWh consumed.

F. Transmission Cost Pass-Through

In addition to the rates   and  charges  described  above,  members  will  be  billed  a Transmission Cost Pass-Through for all kWh consumed.

G. Determination of Demand

For purposes of rate classification, the demand shall be the maximum kilowatt (kW) demand established by the member for any period of fifteen consecutive minutes during the month for which the bill is rendered, as indicated or recorded by the demand meter. If demand exceeds the 75 kW level for more than one month in any period of 12 consecutive months, the account shall be classified as Large Power and billed under the Large Power rate.

H. Power Factor Adjustment 

The Member agrees to maintain unity power factor as nearly as practicable.  Demand charges will be adjusted to correct for average power factors lower than ninety-eight percent (98%) and may be so adjusted, if and when the Cooperative deems necessary.  Such adjustments will be made by increasing the measured demand one percent (1%) for each one percent (1%) by which the average power factor is less than ninety-eight percent (98%) lagging.

I. Minimum Monthly Charge

The minimum monthly charge shall be the highest of the following charges:

  1. The Distribution Access Charge
  2. A charge of $1.00 per KVA of installed transformer capacity.

 

Irrigation and Large Pumping Rate Schedule

A. Availability

The Irrigation and Large Pumping Rate Schedule applies to electric service required for pumping service at locations where the installed motor capacity is ten horsepower or greater. The horsepower for billing purposes shall be the manufacturer’s motor nameplate rating, or, at its option, the Cooperative may determine the horsepower by test under conditions of maximum operating load.

B. Character of Service

Three-phase alternating current service will be provided, at approximately 60 cycles. Voltage supplied will be at the discretion of the Cooperative and will be determined by the voltage available from distribution lines in the vicinity and/or other conditions. Frequency and voltage shall be subject to reasonable variation.

At the discretion of the Cooperative, and subject to engineering study, single-phase service may be furnished in locations where three-phase service is not available.

C. Rate

Annual Horsepower Charge:                   $27.50 per horsepower per year which shall be billed at $5.50 per hp per month from March through July

Distribution Energy Charge:                    $.04233 per kWh

D. Power Cost Pass-Through

In addition to the rates and charges described above, members will be billed a Power Cost Pass-Through for all kWh consumed.

E. Transmission Cost Pass-Through

In addition to the rates and charges described above, members will be billed a Transmission Cost Pass-Through for all kWh consumed.

F. Minimum Annual Charge

The minimum annual charge shall be $27.50 per horsepower or fraction thereof.

 

Security Lighting Rate Schedule

A. Availability

This Security Lighting Rate Schedule applies to dusk-to-dawn security lighting available to all Cooperative members.

B. Character of Service

Single-phase alternating current service will be provided, at approximately 60 cycles. Voltage supplied will be at the discretion of the Cooperative and will be determined by the voltage available from distribution lines in the vicinity and/or other conditions.  Frequency and voltage shall be subject to reasonable variation.

C Monthly Rate

Lamp Size Rate
175 Watt Mercury Vapor $8.90
400 Watt Mercury Vapor $9.70
100 Watt High Pressure Sodium $9.70
250 Watt High Pressure Sodium $10.50
400 Watt High Pressure Sodium $11.70
175 Watt Metal Halide $8.90

 

48 Watt LED $9.70
250 Watt LED $11.70
400 Watt LED $14.70

 

D. Rate and Pass-Throughs

When a security light is situated on the member’s side of the meter, the kilowatt hours consumed in the operation of the light will be billed the Distribution Energy Charge, the Power Cost Pass-Through, and the Transmission Cost Pass-Through as metered. When a security light is situated on the Cooperative’s side of the meter and the energy is not metered, the Power Cost Pass-Through and the Transmission Cost Pass-Through shall be billed based on the following kilowatt hour allowances:

 

Lamp Size kWh Allowance
175 Watt Mercury Vapor 75 KWh per month
400 Watt Mercury Vapor 160 KWh per month
100 Watt High Pressure Sodium 45 KWh per month
250 Watt High Pressure Sodium 100 KWh per month
400 Watt High Pressure Sodium 160 KWh per month
175 Watt Metal Halide 65 KWh per month
48 Watt LED 20 kWh per month
250 Watt LED 100 kWh per month
400 Watt LED 160 kWh per month

 

E. Conditions of Service

All security lighting equipment shall be owned, maintained and operated by the Cooperative.  Replacement of lamps shall be made during normal business hours.

 

Retail Start-up Power Service

A. Availability

Applies to Power Generating Facilities for Retail Start-Up Power.

B. Rate

Access Charge:  $1,200.00 per meter per month

Power Cost Billing: At its sole discretion, the Cooperative may bill the member in one of the following two methods

Power Cost Pass-Through: The member will be billed a Power Cost Pass- Through for all kWh consumed and in addition, the member will be billed any direct costs for power generation and/or delivery applicable only to them; or

Billed Power & Delivery Charge: The member will be billed the total cost of power and delivery. This shall include any costs of power, transmission, substation or other service, including without limitation demand charges, energy charges, fuel charges, penalties, adjustments for prior periods, and taxes. All other provisions for generation and delivery of power to the customers shall be billed to the customer as billed to the cooperative, including the provisions related to any ratchet or other time-based provisions. If billed under this approach, provisions of Power Cost Pass- Through Tariff 203 are not applicable.

C. Contract provisions

Any additional provisions included in a contract (if in force) shall be applied.