Electric rates for MEC members are adopted and approved by the Board of Directors. The revenues collected from the rates are used to cover the cost of providing service, paying for equipment and maintenance, and for paying off loans – no more, no less.
The cost of electricity for MEC members is still well below the national average. As an electric cooperative, MEC’s primary responsibilities are to provide electricity at the lowest possible rates consistent with the need to remain financially sound and to provide reliable service.
Rate Classification
The Residential rates listed below apply to all residential customers including single-family homes, separately metered single-family apartments, manufactured homes, and general farm use when combined with a residence using the same meter.
If a portion of a residence is used regularly to conduct business, the consumption for that portion will be separately metered and billed under the applicable General Service rate. If separate circuits are not provided by the customer for metering, the entire premises shall be classified as residential and billed accordingly.
The Residential rate shall not apply to institutions such as clubs, fraternities, orphanages, adult foster homes, or churches; recognized rooming or boarding houses.
Single Phase Residential Rate
Monthly Rates
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SINGLE PHASE RESIDENTIAL RATE |
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FACILITY CHARGE |
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$35.00 |
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ENERGY CHARGE |
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kWh |
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Cost Per kWh |
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ALL |
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$.0770 |
Three Phase Residential Rate
Monthly Rates
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THREE PHASE RESIDENTIAL RATE |
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FACILITY CHARGE |
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$67.00 |
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ENERGY CHARGE |
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kWh |
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Cost Per kWh |
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ALL |
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$.0829 |
Discounts
If the current month's electric bill payment is received in full within ten days of the billing date, a
1.5% prompt payment discount will be credited to the next month's electric bill.
Effective Date: February 1, 2024
Single Phase General Service Rate Classification
The Single Phase General Service rates listed below apply to all single phase non-residential light, heat and power customers.
Monthly Rates
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SINGLE PHASE GENERAL SERVICE |
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FACILITY CHARGE |
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$35.00 |
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ENERGY CHARGE |
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kWh |
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Cost Per kWh |
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ALL |
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$.0770 |
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DEMAND CHARGE |
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kW |
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Cost Per kW |
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First 25kW |
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No Charge |
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Over 25kW |
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$6.85 per KW |
Determination of Demand
Demand measurement will be made by suitable instruments at the point of delivery. Demand for any month shall be defined as the average kilowatt delivery during the 30-minute period in which the consumption of energy is the greatest during the month for which the determination is made.
Three Phase General Service Rate Classification
The Three Phase General Service rates listed below apply to all three phase non-residential light, heat and power customers.
Monthly Rates
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THREE PHASE GENERAL SERVICE |
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FACILITY CHARGE |
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$67.00 |
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ENERGY CHARGE |
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kWh |
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Cost Per kWh |
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First 5,000 |
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$.0780 |
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Over 5,000 |
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$.0679 |
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DEMAND CHARGE |
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kW |
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Cost Per kW |
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First 25kW |
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No Charge |
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Over 25kW |
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$6.85 per KW |
Adjustment of Demand for Power Factor
The demand charge shall be increased 1% for each 1%, or major fraction thereof, by which the average power factor is greater than +/- 3% of unity.
Determination of Demand
Demand measurement will be made by suitable instruments at the point of delivery. Demand for any month shall be defined as the average kilowatt delivery during the 30-minute period in which the consumption of energy is the greatest during the month for which the determination is made.
Discounts
If the current month's electric bill payment is received in full within ten days of the billing date, a
1.5% prompt payment discount will be credited to the next month's electric bill.
Effective Date: February 1, 2024
Industrial Rate Classification
Over 1000 kVA < 2500 Average kW
Monthly Rates
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INDUSTRIAL |
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FACILITY CHARGE |
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$400.00 |
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ENERGY CHARGE |
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kWh |
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Cost Per kWh |
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ALL |
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$.0637 |
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DEMAND CHARGE |
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kW |
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Cost Per kW |
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ALL |
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$6.25 |
Determination of Demand
Demand measurement will be made by suitable instruments at the point of delivery. Demand for any month shall be defined as the average kilowatt delivery during the 30-minute period in which the consumption of energy is the greatest during the month for which the determination is made.
Adjustment of Demand for Power Factor
The demand charge shall be increased 1% for each 1%, or major fraction thereof, by which the average power factor is greater than +/- 3% of unity.
Fees
Any and all fees imposed by any governmental agency will be passed through to the member.
Discounts
If the current month's electric bill payment is received in full within ten days of the billing date, a
1.5% prompt payment discount will be credited to the next month's electric bill.
Rules & Regulations
Service and rates under these classifications are subject to present and future rules and regulations of Midstate Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Effective Date: February 1, 2024
Large Industrial Rate Classification
> 2500 Average kW
Monthly Rates
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LARGE INDUSTRIAL |
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FACILITY CHARGE |
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$400.00 |
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ENERGY CHARGE |
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kWh |
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Cost Per kWh |
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FIRST 0 - 2,190,000 |
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$.0615 |
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OVER 2,190,000 |
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$.0544 |
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DEMAND CHARGE |
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Per kW |
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$5.75 |
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Demand Rate Adder |
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$0.07 ($/kW-mo) |
Determination of Demand
Demand measurement will be made by suitable instruments at the point of delivery. Demand for any month shall be defined as the average kilowatt delivery during the 30-minute period in which the consumption of energy is the greatest during the month for which the determination is made.
Adjustment of Demand for Power Factor
The demand charge shall be increased 1% for each 1%, or major fraction thereof, by which the average power factor is greater than +/- 3% of unity.
Adjustment of Demand for Load Factor
Rates were calculated based on a 90 percent load factor. A $.07 adder to the demand rate will be charged for each percent the load factor is below 90 percent.
Fees
Any and all fees imposed by any governmental agency will be passed through to the member.
Discounts
If the current month's electric bill payment is received in full within ten days of the billing date, a
1.5% prompt payment discount will be credited to the next month's electric bill.
Rules & Regulations
Service and rates under these classifications are subject to present and future rules and regulations of Midstate Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Effective Date: February 1, 2024
Rate Classification
The Irrigation rates listed below apply to all irrigation and drainage pumping loads for agricultural purposes.
Off-Season Rates
Applies to irrigation pumping between October 1 and March 31. Billing will be issued in the month following any kWh energy usage. This rate applies only if there is kWh usage.
Seasonal Rate
Applies to irrigation pumping between April 1 and September 30. Billing will be issued in the following month.
Rate Schedules
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OFF-SEASON RATE |
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FACILITY CHARGE* * only if there is usage during the meter reading period |
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$67.00
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ENERGY CHARGE |
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kWh |
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Cost Per kWh |
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ALL |
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$.0574 |
The cooperative may disconnect irrigation services during the Off-Season period for the purpose of avoiding the reactive power charge from Bonneville Power Administration. Should the irrigation pumping customer wish to have the service remain on or reconnected during this time frame, it will be reconnected without a charge.
Off-Season Rates
Applies to irrigation pumping between October 1 and March 31. Billing will be issued in the month following any kWh energy usage. This rate applies only if there is kWh usage.
Seasonal Rate
Applies to irrigation pumping between April 1 and September 30. Billing will be issued in the following month.
Seasonal Rates
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APRIL'S PUMPING |
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FACILITY CHARGE |
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$67.00 |
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ENERGY CHARGE |
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kWh |
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Cost Per kWh |
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ALL |
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$.0574 |
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DEMAND CHARGE |
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First 50kW |
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No Charge |
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Over 50kW |
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$4.40kW |
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MAY - SEPTEMBER PUMPING |
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FACILITY CHARGE |
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$67.00 |
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ENERGY CHARGE |
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kWh |
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Cost Per kWh |
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ALL |
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$.0574 |
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DEMAND CHARGE |
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ALL |
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$5.20kW |
Determination of Demand
Demand measurement will be made by suitable instruments at the point of delivery. Demand for any month shall be defined as the average kilowatt delivery during the 30-minute period in which the consumption of energy is the greatest during the month for which the determination is made.
Discounts
If the current month's electric bill payment is received in full within ten days of the billing date, a
1.5% prompt payment discount will be credited to the next month's electric bill.
Effective Date: February 1, 2024
Rate Classification
The yard lighting rates listed below apply to all customers using dusk-to-dawn outdoor lighting where existing secondary voltages are available.
Monthly Rates
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LED LIGHTS |
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WATTS |
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COST PER MONTH |
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50 - 199 |
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$10.50 |
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200 - 399 |
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$11.50 |
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400 |
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$14.00 |
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Street Lighting |
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La Pine $16.00 Sunriver $17.50 |
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HIGH PRESSURE SODIUM LIGHTS |
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WATTS |
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COST PER MONTH |
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100* |
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$10.50 |
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200 |
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$11.50 |
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400 |
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$14.00 |
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Street Lighting |
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La Pine $16.00 Sunriver $17.50 |
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MECURY VAPOR LIGHTS |
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WATTS |
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COST PER MONTH |
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175* |
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$10.50 |
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250* |
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$11.50 |
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400* |
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$14.00 |
*Not available for new construction
Conditions of Service
MEC will furnish, install, operate and maintain the lighting installation at a mutually agreeable location. Failed lamps will be replaced as soon as reasonably possible during the normal work week once MEC has been notified, at no additional charge to the customer.
Installation costs will be in accordance with the existing line extension policy.
It is the responsibility of the customer to protect the lighting equipment from deliberate damage. The customer will allow MEC free access to maintain and inspect the installation.
Discounts
If the current month's electric bill payment is received in full within ten days of the billing date, a 1.5% prompt payment discount will be credited to the next month's electric bill.
Effective Date: February 1, 2024
Environmentally Preferred Power Rate Classification
The Environmentally Preferred Power rates listed below apply to all residential customers that wish to purchase renewable power. Cost is in addition to regular electric charges. The quantity may be purchased in 100 kWh blocks with a minimum purchase requirement of two blocks (200 kWh). Customers may choose to purchase Environmentally Preferred Power for their total kWh usage per month.
| Rates per kWh | ||
| 200 kWh | $ 5.00 | |
| 400 kWh | $10.00 | |
| 600 kWh | $15.00 | |
| 800 kWh | $20.00 | |
| 1000 kWh | $25.00 | |
| 1200 kWh | $30.00 | |
| 1400 kWh | $35.00 | |
Commercial/Industrial Environmentally Preferred Power purchases are in addition to actual metered electrical usage. A Power Sales Agreement is prepared by negotiating a kWh rate per estimated annual kWh usage. The agreement is signed by the Commercial/Industrial customer and Midstate Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Rules & Regulations
Service and rates under these classifications are subject to present and future rules and regulations of Midstate Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Rate Classification
Applicable to all commercial electric vehicle charging power customers. Commercial electric vehicle charging power customers are those with electric vehicle charging equipment installed and established for providing a retail charging service of electricity as a transportation fuel.
Monthly Rates
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COMMERCIAL |
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FACILITY CHARGE |
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$79.75 |
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CHARGE |
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kWh |
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Cost Per kWh |
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DEMAND |
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$9.07 |
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ENERGY |
$0.0529 | |
Effective Date: February 1, 2024
How Rates are Set
New Rate Schedule Overview (PDF) - Effective January 1, 2025
Electric rates for MEC members are adopted and approved by the Board of Directors. The revenue collected from the rates are used to cover the cost of providing service, paying for equipment and maintenance, and for paying off loans – no more, no less.
The cost of electricity for MEC members is still well below the national average. As an electric cooperative, MEC’s primary responsibilities are to provide electricity at the lowest possible rates consistent with the need to remain financially sound and to provide reliable service.
MEC's three-part rate structure includes:
Facilities Charge: A fixed monthly charge that covers the cost of delivering electricity to your home or business.
Energy Charge (kWh): The total amount of energy used during the billing cycle, measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh). Not sure what your monthly usage is? Take a look at our sample bill to see where to find your monthly usage on your statement.
Demand Charge (kW): This charge is based on your highest thirty-minutes of energy use during the monthly billing cycle, measured in kilowatts (kW). Use our demand calculator to explore how to manage energy demand and see the effect of running multiple appliances at once on your demand charge.
Detailed Rate Schedules
Rate Schedules are in effect January 1, 2025 - see below for details.
Applies to all connected residential services supplied at one point of delivery with maximum monthly demand less than 40 kW in the previous calendar year. Residential customers include single-family homes, separately metered single-family apartments, manufactured homes, and general farm use when combined with a residence using the same meter.
If a portion of a residence is used regularly to conduct business, the consumption for that portion may require separate metering and billing under the applicable General Service rate. If separate circuits are not provided by the customer for metering, the entire premises shall be classified as residential and billed accordingly.
The Residential rate shall not apply to institutions such as clubs, fraternities, orphanages, adult foster homes, or churches; recognized rooming or boarding houses.
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025: SCHEDULE 01 - RESIDENTIAL RATE (PDF)
Applies to all connected residential services supplied at one point of delivery with maximum monthly demand of 40 kW or more in the previous calendar year. Residential customers include single-family homes, separately metered single-family apartments, manufactured homes, and general farm use when combined with a residence using the same meter.
If a portion of a residence is used regularly to conduct business, the consumption for that portion may require separate metering and billing under the applicable General Service rate. If separate circuits are not provided by the customer for metering, the entire premises shall be classified as residential and billed accordingly.
The Residential rate shall not apply to institutions such as clubs, fraternities, orphanages, adult foster homes, or churches; recognized rooming or boarding houses.
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025: SCHEDULE 02 - LARGE RESIDENTIAL RATE (PDF)
Applies to all connected general or non-residential services supplied at one point of delivery. The Single-Phase General Service rates listed below apply to all single-phase non-residential light, heat and power customers.
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025: SCHEDULE 04 - GENERAL SERVICE SINGLE-PHASE RATE (PDF)
Applies to all connected non-residential services supplied at one point of delivery. The Three-Phase General Service rates listed below apply to all three-phase non-residential light, heat and power customers.
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025: SCHEDULE 05 - GENERAL SERVICE THREE-PHASE RATE (PDF)
Applies to all connected irrigation and drainage pumping loads for agricultural purposes.
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025: SCHEDULE 06 - IRRIGATION RATE (PDF)
Applies to all connected non-residential services supplied at one point of delivery with loads over 1000 kVA but less than 2500 Average kW on an annual basis.
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025: SCHEDULE 07 - INDUSTRIAL RATE (PDF)
Applies to all connected non-residential services supplied at one point of delivery with average annual consumption of >2500 Average kW but less than 5000 Average kW.
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025: SCHEDULE 08 - LARGE INDUSTRIAL RATE (PDF)
Applies to all commercial electric vehicle charging power customers. Commercial electric vehicle charging power customers are those with electric vehicle charging equipment installed and established for providing a retail charging service of electricity as a transportation fuel.
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025: SCHEDULE 10 - COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE RATE (PDF)
Applies to all residential customers that wish to purchase renewable power. Cost is in addition to regular electric charges. The quantity may be purchased in 100 kWh blocks with a minimum purchase requirement of two blocks (200 kWh). Customers may choose to purchase Environmentally Preferred Power for their total kWh usage per month.
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025: SCHEDULE 11 - GREEN POWER RATE (PDF)
Applies to all customers using dusk-to-dawn lighting where existing secondary voltages are available.
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025: SCHEDULE 13 - YARD LIGHTS RATE SCHEDULE (PDF)
