Electric Service Rates - 2024

AVAILABILITY

Available in all territory served by the Cooperative, subject to the established rules and regulations of the Cooperative.

APPLICABILITY

Applicable to residential consumers for residential uses.

TYPE OF SERVICE

Single-phase, 60 cycles, at available secondary voltage.

MONTHLY RATE

I. Distribution Delivery Charges:
Facilities Charges:

II. Generation and Transmission Charge:

MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION DELIVERY CHARGE

The minimum monthly distribution delivery charge shall be the facilities charge.  The minimum may be increased under the Line Extension Policy and as agreed to by contract with the member.

TERMS OF PAYMENT

The above rates are net, the gross being five percent (5%) higher.  In the event the current bill is not paid in full by 3:30 p.m. on the 20th of the month in which the bill is rendered, the gross amount shall become due. Service will be disconnected if the account is delinquent 30 days after the date of the bill.

GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION PRICE ADJUSTMENT

The charge in Part II of the Monthly Rate, Generation and Transmission Charge, shall be increased or decreased in accordance with the Cooperative’s Generation and Transmission Price Adjustment Clause, Schedule “PA.”

CONSTRUCTION

Any extension requiring in excess of 500 feet of line will require special analysis and agreement.

EFFECTIVE DATE

January 2024

AVAILABILITY

Available in all territory served by the Cooperative, subject to the established rules and regulations of the Cooperative.

APPLICABILITY

Applicable to non-residential and commercial consumers using more than 4,000 kWh in any month or with a monthly demand greater than 20 kW.

TYPE OF SERVICE

Single-phase, 60 cycles, at available secondary voltage.

MONTHLY RATE

I. Distribution Delivery Charges:
Facilities Charges:

II. Generation and Transmission Charge:

DETERMINATION OF BILLING DEMAND

The billing demand shall be the highest demand established by the consumer in any 15-minute interval during the month for which the bill is rendered as indicated or recorded by a demand meter.

MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION DELIVERY CHARGE

The minimum monthly distribution delivery charge shall be the facilities charge.  The minimum may be increased under the Line Extension Policy and as agreed to by contract with the member.

MOTOR LOADS

Members may use integral motors in excess of seven (7) horsepower, only after referring such motor loads to the Cooperative, in order to insure that there is adequate capacity in the Cooperative’s system to carry such a load and to insure that the operation of such motor does not interfere with service to other members.

TERMS OF PAYMENT

The above rates are net, the gross being five percent (5%) higher. In the event the current bill is not paid in full by 3:30 p.m. on the 20th of the month in which the bill is rendered, the gross amount shall become due. Service will be disconnected is the account is delinquent 30 days after the date of the bill.

GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION PRICE ADJUSTMENT

The charge in Part II of the Monthly Rate, Generation and Transmission Charge, shall be increased or decreased in accordance with the Cooperative’s Generation and Transmission Price Adjustment Clause, Schedule “PA.”

CONSTRUCTION

Any extension requiring in excess of 500 feet of line will require special analysis and agreement.

EFFECTIVE DATE

January 2024

AVAILABILITY

Available in all territory served by the Cooperative, subject to the established rules and regulations of the Cooperative.

APPLICABILITY

Applicable to monthly non-residential, commercial and three-phase consumers using less than 4,000 kWh per month and a monthly demand less than 20 kW.  This rate is also applicable to churches, fire building, Grange buildings, and township buildings using in excess of 100 kWh per month.

TYPE OF SERVICE

Single-phase and three-phase, 60 cycles, at available secondary voltage.

MONTHLY RATE

I. Distribution Delivery Charges:
Facilities Charges:

II. Generation and Transmission Charge

MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION DELIVERY CHARGE

The minimum monthly distribution delivery charge shall be the facilities charge.  The minimum may be increased under the Line Extension Policy and as agreed to by contract with the member.

MOTOR LOADS

Members may use integral motors in excess of seven (7) horsepower, only after referring such motor loads to the Cooperative, in order to insure that there is adequate capacity in the Cooperative’s system to carry such a load and to insure that the operation of such motor does not interfere with service to other members.

TERMS OF PAYMENT

The above rates are net, the gross being five percent (5%) higher. In the event the current bill is not paid in full by 3:30 p.m. on the 20th of the month in which the bill is rendered, the gross amount shall become due. Service will be disconnected is the account is delinquent 30 days after the date of the bill.

GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION PRICE ADJUSTMENT

The charge in Part II of the Monthly Rate, Generation and Transmission Charge, shall be increased or decreased in accordance with the Cooperative’s Generation and Transmission Price Adjustment Clause, Schedule “PA.”

CONSTRUCTION

Any extension requiring in excess of 500 feet of line will require special analysis and agreement

EFFECTIVE DATE

January 2024

AVAILABILITY

Available in all territory served by the Cooperative subject to established rules and regulations of the Cooperative.

APPLICABILITY

Applicable to consumers otherwise served under Rate Schedules 1 and 3.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

1. The consumer must require permanent year-round service.
2. The consumer must agree to take service under Rate 4 for a minimum of 12 consecutive months.
3. On-Peak and Off-Peak hours may be changed by the Cooperative with a six-month notice.

TYPE OF SERVICE

Single-phase, 60 hertz, at available secondary voltages.

MONTHLY RATE

I. Distribution Delivery Charges:
Facilities Charges:

II. Generation and Transmission Charges:
Energy Charges:

MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION DELIVERY CHARGE

The minimum monthly distribution delivery charge shall be the facilities charge.

ON-PEAK, SHOULDER PEAK, AND OFF-PEAK ENERGY

The On-Peak Period shall be those weekday hours from June 1 through September 30 beginning at 1:00 p.m. and ending at 6:00 p.m., excluding Independence Day and Labor Day. For the usage months of October through May, the Shoulder Peak Period shall be those weekday hours from 7:00 a.m. and to 12:00 noon and from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., excluding Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Memorial Day. All other hours shall be considered the Off-Peak Period.  The On-Peak Energy shall be the kilowatt hours recorded during the On-Peak Period.  The Off-Peak Energy shall be the kilowatt hours recorded during the Off-Peak Period.

TERMS OF PAYMENT

The above rates are net, the gross being five percent (5%) higher.  In the event the current bill is not paid in full by 3:30 p.m. on the 20^th of the month in which the bill is rendered, the gross amount shall become due.  Service will be disconnected if the account is delinquent 30 days after the date of the bill.

GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION PRICE ADJUSTMENT

The charges in Part II of the Monthly Rate, Generation and Transmission Charges, shall be increased or decreased in accordance with the Cooperative’s Fixed Recovery Adjustment Clause, Schedule “FC.”

CONSTRUCTION

Any extension requiring in excess of 500 feet of line will require special analysis and agreement.

EFFECTIVE DATE

January 2024

AVAILABILITY

Available in all territory served by the Cooperative, subject to the established rules and regulations of the Cooperative.

APPLICABILITY

Applicable to all churches, fire companies, Grange buildings, and township buildings with normal monthly electric usage of less than 100 kWh.

MONTHLY RATE

In the event the monthly energy consumption should exceed 100 kilowatt hours, the account shall be billed for that particular month according to the Cooperative's SMALL GENERAL SERVICE (RATE 3).

TERMS OF PAYMENT

The above rates are net, the gross being five percent (5%) higher. In the event the current bill is not paid in full by 3:30 p.m. on the 20th of the month in which the bill is rendered, the gross amount shall become due. Service will be disconnected is the account is delinquent 30 days after the date of the bill.

GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION PRICE ADJUSTMENT

The charges in the Monthly Rate, Generation and Transmission Charges, shall be increased or decreased in accordance with the Cooperative’s Generation and Transmission Price Adjustment Clause, Schedule “PA.”

CONSTRUCTION

Any extension requiring in excess of 500 feet of line will require special analysis and agreement.

EFFECTIVE DATE

January 2024

AVAILABILITY

Available in all territory served by the Cooperative, subject to the established rules and regulations of the Cooperative.

APPLICABILITY

Applicable to separately metered service to a battery charging system for the purpose of charging a licensed electric motor vehicle which is either owned or leased by the member.  A member must have an active regular single-phase electric service at the same location in order to be eligible for this additional service under the terms of this rate.  Service under this rider is subject to the member’s participation in the Cooperative’s electric vehicle charging program that includes installation of a separate meter which will solely measure the usage of the electric vehicle charging equipment.

TYPE OF SERVICE

Single-Phase, 60 cycles, at available secondary voltage.

MONTHLY RATE

I. Distribution Delivery Charges:
Facilities Charges:

II. Generation and Transmission Charges:
Energy Charges:

MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION DELIVERY CHARGE

The minimum monthly distribution delivery charge shall be the facilities charge.

ON-PEAK AND OFF-PEAK ENERGY

The On-Peak Period shall be those hours beginning at 7:00 a.m. and ending at 10:00 p.m., excluding Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and Memorial Day.  All other hours shall be considered the Off-Peak Period.  The On-Peak Energy shall be the kilowatt hours recorded during the On-Peak Period.  The Off-Peak Energy shall be the kilowatt hours recorded during the Off-Peak Period.

TERMS OF PAYMENT

The above rates are net, the gross being five percent (5%) higher. In the event the current bill is not paid in full by 3:30 p.m. on the 20th of the month in which the bill is rendered, the gross amount shall become due. Service will be disconnected is the account is delinquent 30 days after the date of the bill.

GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION PRICE ADJUSTMENT

The charge in Part II the Monthly Rate, Generation and Transmission Charges, shall be increased or decreased in accordance with the Cooperative’s Generation and Transmission Price Adjustment Clause, Schedule “PA.”

CONSTRUCTION

Any extension requiring in excess of 500 feet of line will require special analysis and agreement.

EFFECTIVE DATE

January 2024

AVAILABILITY

Available in all territory served by the Cooperative, subject to the established rules and regulations of the Cooperative.

APPLICABILITY

Applicable to all consumers requiring three-phase service using more than 4,000 kWh in any month or with a monthly demand greater than 20 kW.

TYPE OF SERVICE

Three-phase at available voltage.

MONTHLY RATE

I. Distribution Delivery Charges
Facilities Charges:

II. Generation and Transmission Charges:

DETERMINATION OF BILLING DEMANDS:

Distribution Delivery Billing Demand shall be the maximum demand established by the consumer for any fifteen (15) minute period during the current month.

PRIMARY SERVICE (Rate 91)

If service is furnished at primary distribution voltage, a discount of $0.41 per KW shall apply to the distribution delivery billing demand.

MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION DELIVERY CHARGE

The minimum monthly distribution delivery charge shall be the facilities charge or the amount specified in the service contract, whichever is greater.  

MOTOR LOADS

Members may use integral motors in excess of seven (7) horsepower, only after referring such motor loads to the Cooperative, in order to insure that there is adequate capacity in the Cooperative’s system to carry such a load and to insure that the operation of such motor does not interfere with service to other members.

TERMS OF PAYMENT

The above rates are net, the gross being five percent (5%) higher.  In the event the current bill is not paid in full by 3:30 p.m. on the 20th of the month in which the bill is rendered, the gross amount shall become due. Service will be disconnected if the account is delinquent 30 days after the date of the bill.

GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION PRICE ADJUSTMENT

The charges in Part II of the Monthly Rate, Generation and Transmission Charges, shall be increased or decreased in accordance with the Cooperative’s Generation and Transmission Price Adjustment Clause, Schedule “PA.”

CONSTRUCTION

All three-phase line extensions will require special analysis and agreement.

EFFECTIVE DATE

January 2024

AVAILABILITY

Available in all territory served by the Cooperative subject to established rules and regulations of the Cooperative.

APPLICABILITY

Applicable to sewage and grinder pumps under 3 H.P. required for central sewage systems.

TYPE OF SERVICE

Single-phase, 60 cycles, at available secondary voltage.

MONTHLY RATE

I. Distribution Delivery Charges:
Facilities Charges:

II. Generation & Transmission Charge:

MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION DELIVERY CHARGES

The minimum monthly distribution delivery charge shall be the facilities charge.  The minimum may be increased under the Line Extension Policy and as agreed to by contract with the member.

TERMS OF PAYMENT

The above rates are net, the gross being five percent (5%) higher.  In the event the current bill is not paid in full by 3:30 p.m. on the 20^th of the month in which the bill is rendered, the gross amount shall become due. Service will be disconnected if the account is delinquent 30 days after the date of the bill.

GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION PRICE ADJUSTMENT

The charge in Part II of the Monthly Rate, Generation and Transmission Charge, shall be increased or decreased in accordance with the Cooperative’s Generation and Transmission Price Adjustment Clause, Schedule “PA.”

CONSTRUCTION

Any extension requiring in excess of 500 feet of line will require special analysis and agreement.

EFFECTIVE DATE

January 2024

AVAILABILITY

Available in all territory served by the Cooperative, subject to the established rules and regulations of the Cooperative.

APPLICABILITY

Applicable to any member for Electric Thermal Storage Heating Service.  A member must have an active regular single-phase electric service at the same location in order to be eligible for this additional service under the terms of this rate.

TYPE OF SERVICE

Single-phase, 60 hertz, at available secondary voltage.

MONTHLY RATE

I. Distribution Delivery Charges:
Facilities Charges:

II. Generation and Transmission Charge:

MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION DELIVERY CHARGES

The minimum monthly distribution delivery charge shall be the facilities charge.

TERMS OF PAYMENT

The above rates are net, the gross being five percent (5%) higher. In the event the current bill is not paid in full by 3:30 p.m. on the 20th of the month in which the bill is rendered, the gross amount shall become due. Service will be disconnected is the account is delinquent 30 days after the date of the bill.

CONDITIONS OF RATE

a) The Cooperative, under normal conditions, will provide service under the terms of this rate for a minimum of twelve (12) hours during each twenty-four (24) hour period. Service under this rate may be interrupted at any time, at the discretion of the Cooperative, and for any length of time per interruption, except the total time of service interruptions will be less than twelve (12) hours in each twenty-four (24) hour period, under normal conditions.

b) New homes must be insulated in accordance with Pennsylvania Energy Codes for Zone 4. Existing homes and mobile homes must have minimum insulation values of R13 walls, R19 floors, R38 ceilings, and storm windows and storm doors or equivalent.

GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION PRICE ADJUSTMENT

The charge in Part II of the Monthly Rate, Generation and Transmission Charge, shall be increased or decreased in accordance with the Cooperative’s Generation and Transmission Price Adjustment Clause, Schedule “PA.”

CONSTRUCTION

Any extension requiring in excess of 500 feet of line will require special analysis and agreement.

EFFECTIVE DATE

January 2024

AVAILABILITY

Available for security light service, subject to the rules and regulations of the Cooperative.

CHARACTER OF SERVICE

Security light service will be controlled by photo cell, of type and style currently used by the Cooperative and connected to existing overhead distribution lines where 120 volt service is available.

MONTHLY RATE

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

1. The Cooperative shall furnish, install, operate, and maintain the outdoor lighting equipment, including lamp luminaire, bracket attachment, and control device on a treated pole, electrically connected so that the power for operation of the light does not pass through the member's meter, at a location mutually agreeable to both the Cooperative and consumer.

2. The Cooperative shall maintain the lighting equipment, including lamp replacement.

3. The lighting equipment shall remain the property of the Cooperative.  The member shall   protect the lighting equipment from deliberate damage.

TERMS OF PAYMENT

a) The above rates are net, the gross being five percent (5%) higher. In the event the current bill is not paid in full by 3:30 p.m. on the 20th of the month in which the bill is rendered, the gross amount shall become due. Service will be disconnected is the account is delinquent 30 days after the date of the bill.

b) Bills for this service shall be rendered as a separate account, monthly, where the consumer has a security light service only, or along with other charges for service which the consumer may receive.

EFFECTIVE DATE

January 2024

AVAILABILITY

Available in all territory served by the Cooperative subject to the established rules and regulations of the Cooperative, the aggregate capacity of members’ alternative energy systems (AES) may be limited by the Cooperative’s system, substation area and/or circuit.

APPLICABILITY

Applicable to all members of the Cooperative.  The member’s AES must: (1) be owned, operated, leased, or otherwise controlled by the member; (2) be operated in parallel with the Cooperative’s distribution system; (3) be sized such that the energy output is no greater than 110 percent of the member's annual energy consumption; and (4) be primarily intended to offset part or all of a member’s electric generation requirements.     

Member AESs that qualify under this Service Rate are: solar photovoltaic or other solar energy, solar thermal energy, wind power, hydropower, biomass, and bio-digester gas and fuel cells as defined in Pa. Act 213 (Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act of 2004).

The member’s AESs must meet or exceed the standards and requirements of the National Electrical Code, the National Electrical Safety Code, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Underwriters Laboratories, and Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, as well as the Cooperative’s Policy on Alternative Energy Production; Safety and Interconnection Requirements for Alternative Energy Production; and local requirements.

The member must have executed a Power Purchase Contract with Allegheny Electric Cooperative (Allegheny) to sell excess energy produced by the member’s AES to Allegheny.

TYPE OF SERVICE

60 cycles, at available secondary voltage.

Service under this rate schedule requires metering equipment that can measure the flow of electricity in both directions.

COOPERATIVE MONTHLY BILLING

The Cooperative bills the member on a monthly basis according to the applicable rate schedule. Members shall be billed both distribution and generation charges for every KWh that is consumed (delivered to) by the member's premise. Members shall be compensated as a generator for every KWh over and above that which is consumed (received by) by the member's premise. The Cooperative, on Allegheny's behalf, shall keep track, on a monthly basis, all energy (KWh's) received from the member's AES and show this on the member's monthly bill. Allegheny shall compensate the AES for kilowatt-hours generated by the AES over the amount of kilowatt-hours delivered by the Cooperative at Allegheny's avoided cost of wholesale power. Compensation for received energy will occur quarterly and shall be payable to the member within ninety (90) days from the close of each quarter.

METER AGGREGATION

Meter aggregation is not available under the Alternative Energy Production Rate.

TERMS OF PAYMENT

The monthly charges for service are net, the gross being five percent (5%) higher.  In the event the current bill is not paid in full by 3:30 p.m. on the 20^th of the month in which the bill is rendered, the gross amount shall become due.  Service will be disconnected if the account is delinquent 30 days after the date of the bill.

EFFECTIVE DATE

January 2024

The Generation and Transmission prices reflected in each of the Cooperative’s rate schedules are based upon the Cooperative’s estimated cost of purchasing power from Allegheny Electric Cooperative for resale to each consumer class.  Should the Cooperative determine at any time that its average cost for Generation and Transmission service is or will become more or less than estimated for any rate class, the Cooperative may apply a price adjustment to any Generation and Transmission rate to compensate for the difference.