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

SINGLE PHASE RESIDENTIAL RATE

FACILITY CHARGE

 

$35.00

ENERGY CHARGE

kWh

 

Cost Per kWh

ALL

 

$.0770

 

Three Phase Residential Rate

Monthly Rates

THREE PHASE RESIDENTIAL RATE

FACILITY CHARGE

 

$67.00

ENERGY CHARGE

kWh

 

Cost Per kWh

ALL

 

$.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

SINGLE PHASE GENERAL SERVICE

FACILITY CHARGE

 

$35.00

ENERGY CHARGE

kWh

 

Cost Per kWh

ALL

 

$.0770

DEMAND CHARGE

kW

 

Cost Per kW

First 25kW

 

No Charge

Over 25kW

 

$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

THREE PHASE GENERAL SERVICE

FACILITY CHARGE

 

$67.00

ENERGY CHARGE

kWh

 

Cost Per kWh

First 5,000

 

$.0780

Over 5,000

 

$.0679

DEMAND CHARGE

kW

 

Cost Per kW

First 25kW

 

No Charge

Over 25kW

 

$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.

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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

INDUSTRIAL

FACILITY CHARGE

 

$400.00

ENERGY CHARGE

kWh

 

Cost Per kWh

ALL

 

$.0637

DEMAND CHARGE

kW

 

Cost Per kW

ALL

 

$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

LARGE INDUSTRIAL

FACILITY CHARGE

 

$400.00

ENERGY CHARGE

kWh

 

Cost Per kWh

FIRST 0 - 2,190,000

 

$.0615

OVER 2,190,000

 

$.0544

DEMAND CHARGE

Per kW

 

$5.75

Demand Rate Adder

 

$0.07 ($/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.

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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

 

OFF-SEASON RATE

FACILITY CHARGE*

* only if there is usage during the meter reading period

 

$67.00

 

 

ENERGY CHARGE

kWh

 

Cost Per kWh

ALL

 

$.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

APRIL'S PUMPING

FACILITY CHARGE

 

$67.00

ENERGY CHARGE

kWh

 

Cost Per kWh

ALL

 

$.0574

DEMAND CHARGE

First 50kW

 

No Charge

Over 50kW

 

$4.40kW

 

 

MAY - SEPTEMBER PUMPING

FACILITY CHARGE

 

$67.00

ENERGY CHARGE

kWh

 

Cost Per kWh

ALL

 

$.0574

DEMAND CHARGE

ALL

 

$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

LED LIGHTS

WATTS

 

COST PER MONTH

50 - 199

 

$10.50

200 - 399

 

$11.50

400

 

$14.00

Street Lighting

 

 

La Pine $16.00

Sunriver $17.50

 

HIGH PRESSURE SODIUM LIGHTS

WATTS

 

COST PER MONTH

100*

 

$10.50

200

 

$11.50

400

 

$14.00

Street Lighting

 

 

La Pine $16.00

Sunriver $17.50

 

MECURY VAPOR LIGHTS

WATTS

 

COST PER MONTH

175*

 

$10.50

250*

 

$11.50

400*

 

$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

COMMERCIAL

FACILITY CHARGE

 

$79.75

CHARGE

kWh

 

Cost Per kWh

DEMAND

 

$9.07

ENERGY

  $0.0529

Effective Date: February 1, 2024