Additional Service Rates

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Schedule 94 – BPA Power Cost Adjustment

Effective for all bills rendered after October 1, 2011

Applicability

To all customers who are being billed under any Rate Schedule which makes reference to Rate Schedule 94 - BPA Power Cost Adjustment.

Monthly Rate

Energy Charge, for all kWhs - 0.000¢ per kWh

Each billing period, the total energy kWh sales to Customers will be multiplied by the applicable BPA Power Cost Adjustment Rate, and that charge will be added to the Customer's total bill as a separate line item on the bill.

Other Charges & Conditions

The BPA Power Cost Adjustment shall include any BPA power cost billing adjustment or any other power cost-related adjustments that may apply.

Schedule 40 – Large Industrial Service

Effective for all bills rendered after April 1, 2026

Applicability

To industrial Customers at facilities engaged in manufacturing, processing, or refining with a peak demand which will exceed 3,000 kW per month at least once during 13 months of continuous service, and who enter into a power sales contract with the PUD.

The Customer will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and replacement for all electric facilities beyond the point of delivery, except the meter, instrument transformers, and their related wiring.

Character of Service

60 hertz alternating current, three-phase at either 115,000 volts or 12,470/7,200 grounded wye volts, at the discretion of the PUD. The Customer may be required to either provide transformation or lease transformation capacity when service is at 12,470/7,200 volts.

Monthly Rate

Base Charge: $360

Energy Charge:
For all kWhs - 4.14¢ per kWh

Demand Charge: $6.00 per kW

On-Peak Period: 30-minute fixed intervals from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, excluding Sundays, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

Minimum Monthly Charge

The Base Charge shall be no less than the Demand Charge times 3,000 kW or as specified in a separate contract. The Customer’s billing may revert to Rate Schedule 30, or Rate Schedule 24, as applicable, if the Customer fails to maintain the Applicability requirements for Rate Schedule 40.

BPA Power Cost Adjustments

All applicable BPA Power Cost Adjustment charges per Rate Schedule 94 shall apply to all kWhs billed to Customers under this Rate Schedule.

Average Power Factor Charge

In addition to the Energy and Demand Charges, the customer shall pay an Average Power Factor Charge as determined in Rate Schedule 92.

Metering

Normally, metering will be installed on the 12,470/7,200 voltage side of the transformers. The billed energy will be adjusted by applying a loss factor, or the actual cost of losses will be added to the bill.

Other Charges & Conditions

All other charges and conditions shall be pursuant to the applicable power sales contract and the General Terms, Conditions, Rules, and Regulations for Electric Service.

Schedule 47 – Large Industrial Service with New Incremental Load

Effective for all bills rendered after April 1, 2026

Applicability

All industrial Customers who qualify for Service under Rate Schedule 40 and have a new large power supply requirement greater than 1,000 kW but less than 5,000 kW total (Connected Load). Existing Customers served under Schedule 40 will be considered new Connected Load under Rate Schedule 47 for only any increased incremental load. Customers over 5,000 kW may take service under this rate schedule if they meet Special Contract provisions for Power Supply Requirements.

The Customer will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and replacement for all electric facilities beyond the point of delivery, except the meter, instrument transformers, and their related wiring.

All Customers served under Rate Schedule 47 are required to enter into a Special Contract for Electric Service before delivery of electric service begins under Rate Schedule 47 and must participate in Rate Schedule 47 Customer meetings.

Character of Service

60 hertz alternating current, three-phase at either 115,000 volts or 12,470/7,200 grounded wye volts, at the discretion of the PUD. The Customer may be required to either provide transformation or lease transformation capacity when service is at 12,470/7,200 volts.

Monthly Rate

Base Charge: $360

Energy Charge:
     For all kWhs - Resource Acquisition Cost

Demand Charge: $6.00 per kW

The billing determinant shall be contract-capacity per kw or highest demand in the last 12 months, per Special Contract.

Minimum Monthly Charge

The Base Charge shall be as set forth in the Special Contract for Electric Service entered into by the PUD and the Customer.

BPA Power Cost Adjustments

All applicable BPA Power Cost Adjustment charges per Rate Schedule 94 shall apply to all kWhs billed to Customers under this Rate Schedule.

Average Power Factor Charge

In addition to the Energy and Demand Charges, the customer shall pay an Average Power Factor Charge as determined in Rate Schedule 92, Power Factor Rate.

Metering

Normally, metering will be installed on the primary voltage side of the transformers. The billed energy will be adjusted by applying a loss factor or the actual cost of losses to the bill, should the metering be installed otherwise.

Other Charges & Conditions

A. Special Contract Provisions:  The Special Contract for Electric Service shall, at a minimum, incorporate provisions designed to recover the PUD’s cost to serve the Customer. These costs include, but are not limited to, any additional power-related costs and expenses, and all costs incurred if the PUD is required to purchase power in excess of its Tier 1 allocation from BPA.

B. Rate Philosophy – Incremental Costs:  Rate Schedule 47 is formulated and will be administered under a "cost-causer - cost-payer" philosophy with the specific objective of avoiding any unnecessary increases in power costs to existing Customers of the PUD as a result of service under this Rate Schedule. Therefore, to the extent applicable, the PUD will charge any and all incremental costs associated or attributable to any new load directly to the Customer that is causing the increased cost.

C. Power Supply Requirements:  All power supply requirements under Rate Schedule 47 shall be acquired by the PUD and purchased by the Customer and shall be priced at the PUD’s resource acquisition cost, including any delivery related costs. All power supply requirements purchased under Rate Schedule 47 shall be provided to the Customer on a take-or-pay basis and are conditioned on the Customer providing the PUD with adequate financial assurances which may include reserve contributions and/or letters of credit.

D. BPA Notice Date: The BPA Notice Date for the next BPA Purchase Period is September 30, 2028. The PUD reserves the right to revise the energy charges to reflect BPA related costs and charges at any time.

All other charges and conditions shall be pursuant to the applicable power sales contract and the General Terms, Conditions, Rules, and Regulations for Electric Service.

Schedule 50 – Irrigation & Drainage Pumping Service

Effective for all bills rendered after April 1, 2026

Applicability

To drainage pumping and farm irrigation usage.

Character of Service

60 hertz alternating current, phasing, and voltage as available.

Monthly Rate

Base Charge: $46.50

Energy Charge:
For all kWhs - 9.28¢ per kWh

Demand Charge: None

Minimum Monthly Charge

The Base Charge shall be the minimum charge for each meter, except that a higher minimum may be specified in accordance with the PUD’s General Terms, Conditions, Rules, and Regulations for Electric Service.

BPA Power Cost Adjustments

All applicable BPA Power Cost Adjustment charges per Rate Schedule 94 shall apply to all kWhs billed to Customers under this Rate Schedule.

Term of Agreement

The Customer agrees to take service for not less than 1 year.

Other Charges & Conditions

All other charges and conditions shall be pursuant to the General Terms, Conditions, Rules, and Regulations for Electric Service.

Schedule 60 – Street & Highway Lighting

Effective for all bills rendered after April 1, 2026

Applicability

To lighting service for public streets and highways and public grounds and areas.

Character of Service

From dusk to dawn daily, controlled by photoelectric control or time switch.

Monthly Rate

Per 5 Watts: $0.22

Fixed Delivery Charge: $1.03

  • Excludes installation & periodic maintenance costs.

BPA Power Cost Adjustments

All applicable BPA Power Cost Adjustment charges per Rate Schedule 94 are included under this Rate Schedule in the above charges.

Special Conditions

The Customer will use the PUD exclusively to maintain, replace, or install fixtures on PUD distribution poles.

The Customer will notify the PUD prior to any changes to existing street lighting facilities on city-owned poles.

To accommodate cost-effective maintenance, the Customer agrees to consult with the PUD on street lighting equipment specifications.

The Customer will repair within 10 working days any street lights that operate outside photo control time periods (day time operation).

The Customer will participate with the PUD in a bi-annual audit of street lighting inventory.

Other Charges & Conditions

All other charges and conditions shall be pursuant to the General Terms, Conditions, Rules, and Regulations for Electric Service.

Schedule 65 – Outdoor Area Lighting

Effective for all bills rendered after April 1, 2026

Applicability

To outdoor area lighting service on Customer property.

Character of Service

Lighting service from dusk to dawn daily, by means of PUD-owned luminaires mounted on PUD-owned poles.

Maintenance by the PUD includes lamp, photo cell, and fixture replacement as needed. Individual lamps will be replaced on burnout as soon as reasonably possible after notification by the Customer and subject to the PUD's operating schedules and requirements.

Monthly Rate

Per 5 Watts: $0.22

Fixed Delivery Charge: $1.03

O&M – Area Lights: $3.75

O&M – Cobra Lights: $3.75

O&M – Flood Lights: $4.01

Monthly Charge: Includes energy and maintenance costs.

Installation Cost: Customer to pay separate installation costs as listed on Rate Schedule 90.

BPA Power Cost Adjustments

All applicable BPA Power Cost Adjustment charges per Rate Schedule 94 are included under this Rate Schedule in the above charges.

Other Charges & Conditions

All other charges and conditions shall be pursuant to the General Terms, Conditions, Rules, and Regulations for Electric Service.

Schedule 90 – Miscellaneous Charges & Fees

Effective for all bills rendered after April 1, 2026

Applicability

To all Customers utilizing the services of the PUD as defined and described in the General Terms, Conditions, Rules, and Regulations for Electric Service.

Character of Service

Listing of miscellaneous charges and fees, which may be assessed and billed as referred to in the General Terms, Conditions, Rules, and Regulations for Electric Service. These fees are a one-time charge to the Customer for each occurrence or transaction and will be added to the Customer’s electric bill unless otherwise noted.

Monthly Rates, Charges & Fees

DescriptionAmount
Residential Security Deposits (c)$200 minimum
Non-residential Security Deposits (c)$500 minimum
Field collection fee$25
Returned check fee (including NSF)$25
Non-pay reconnect fee - Normal service hours (a,b)$50
Late payment charge (on balances not paid in full each month)$5 or 1.5%/month, whichever is greater
Customer-requested meter test or special meter reading$155
Disconnect/Reconnect for Customer safety, normal service hours (a)No charge
Disconnect/Reconnect – Other than normal service hours (a)$600 or Actual Cost, whichever is greater
Unauthorized broke meter seal – first occurrence$50
Equipment tampering fee including cut meter seal$150 or Actual Cost, whichever is greater
Unauthorized reconnect fee (d)$250 plus Actual Cost of repairs
Trouble call, if problem in Customer-owned equipment – Normal service hours (a)Actual cost
Trouble call, if problem was in Customer-owned equipment – Other than normal service hours (a)$600 or Actual Cost, whichever is greater
Temporary service hookup to existing facilities$160
Temporary service hookup – OtherActual Cost
"Premium" Temporary Service – Flat fee for 12-month period$510
Trench Inspection Fee (No charge for the first inspection)$50
 GenerLink Transfer Switch$11 per month
 Non-Network meter installation fee$50
Replacement or extended GenerLink cord$135 or Actual Cost, whichever is greater

(a) PUD Service Hours – Normal service hours are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, except PUD holidays. If service is requested for a time other than normal service hours, the Customer will be informed of and agree to the charges before PUD personnel are dispatched.

(b) Reconnect fees may be collected in advance before service will be reconnected. Other fees will be added to the Customer's monthly electric bill as a separate entry.

(c) The deposit will be determined consistent with Section 12 of the PUD's General Terms and Conditions, and the PUD may require a deposit equal to 2 times the highest bill over the past 12 months at a service location for new and existing customers. Deposits may be refunded after 24 consecutive months with no late payments beginning once the deposit is paid in full.

(d)  Actual Costs would include unmetered energy, meter testing costs, investigation costs, PUD equipment damages, and other charges as appropriate.

Schedule 91 – Transfer Service & Transmission Wheeling Charges

Effective for all bills rendered after April 1, 2026

Applicability

To all Customers who access the PUD's transmission and distribution facilities in order to transfer or wheel power across the PUD's power grid to or from an interconnected system.

Character of Service

60 hertz alternating current at such phases and voltage as the PUD may have available.

Monthly Rate

Demand Charge: $4.34 per kW

Demand Billing Determinant: Billing Demand shall be the highest measured demand in the previous 12 months. (60-minute fixed intervals)

Special Conditions

The Customer is responsible for interconnection and line extension costs pursuant to the General Terms, Conditions, Rules, and Regulations for Electric Service. A separate contract may be required.

Other Charges & Conditions

All other charges and conditions shall be pursuant to the General Terms, Conditions, Rules, and Regulations for Electric Service.

Schedule 92 – Power Factor Rate

Effective for all bills rendered after October 1, 2011

Applicability

To all customers who are being billed under a Rate Schedule which makes reference to Rate Schedule 92 and whose Average Monthly Power Factor is below 95%, lagging.

Character of Service

A. Unless specifically otherwise agreed, the PUD shall not be obligated to deliver electricity to the Customer at any time at an Average Monthly Power Factor below 80%, lagging.

B. The Average Monthly Power Factor is determined as follows:

C. Customers who install new or enlarged electric processing furnaces shall also install static var generators for flicker control and power factor correction for the entire furnace load. The generators shall:

  • Have 1/2 cycle response time and independent phase control.
  • Supply sufficient reactive power to prevent objectionable flicker at the common connection point of the furnace with other PUD Customers.
  • Maintain a minimum power factor of 95%.
  • Be filtered to limit the total harmonic current to no more than 2.5% of the fundamental current.

Monthly Rate

The Average Monthly Power Factor charge shall be added to the monthly bill as determined above and by the applicable rate schedule. To calculate the Average Monthly Power Factor charge, the PUD shall increase the billing demand by 1 percentage point for each percentage point or fraction thereof by which the average lagging power factor is below 95%.

Schedule 95 – Renewable Wind Block Power Option

Effective for all bills rendered after January 1, 2005

Applicability

Available to all Customers who are billed under Rate Schedules for Residential, General Service, Primary Voltage, and Large Industrial Service.

Monthly Rate

100 kWh Block - $2

Each billing period, the Customer will be billed $2 for each 100 kWh block of renewable wind power they select. This monthly charge will be in addition to the monthly energy use billed under the Customer's current applicable Rate Schedule.

Other Charges & Conditions

The minimum purchase is 1 100 kWh block of renewable wind power. There is no minimum time commitment.