PLEASE NOTE UPDATED MONTHLY FIXED CHARGES AND POWER COST ADJUSTMENT, EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 2023
NOTE: FOR NEW SERVICES OR UPGRADES TO EXISTING SERVICES WHERE THE TRANSFORMER KVA REQUIREMENT WILL BE 350 KVA OR GREATER, PLEASE CONTACT MEEKER COOPEREATIVE FOR SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT LEAD TIMES AND ELECTRIC RATES.
Small Single-Phase Power (Rate Code 01, 02)
Available for single phase service for all uses subject to Meeker Cooperative rules and regulations and execution of an Application for Membership and Electric Service.
If the metered monthly demand exceeds 20 kilowatts (kW) for nine of the past 12 months, the member’s bill will be calculated under the Large Single-Phase Rate Schedule until such a time that the member’s kW demand is less than 20 kW for 12 consecutive months.
The maximum current during startup of individual motors served under the schedule shall not exceed 260 amps at 240 volts as authorized in advance by Meeker Cooperative. Service is subject to the rules and regulations of MCLP.
Monthly Rate
Fixed charge – $35.00
Effective March 1, 2023, the monthly fixed charge will be $43.
Energy Charge
June – August – 12.3¢/kWh
Other Months – 10.3¢/kWh
Demand Charge – $0.00/kW
*plus applicable sales tax
Minimum Charges
The standard size transformer for the Small Single-Phase service is 15 Kilovolt-amp (kVA). Your electric service may require a larger transformer than a 15 kVA unit because of the type of equipment you have connected, for example a welder, grain dryer, or any equipment with a large electric motor(s). Meeker Co-op will install the transformer needed to meet your electric needs.
Minimum Monthly Charge: The minimum monthly charge for Small Single-Phase Power is the $35 per month where the required transformer is 15 kVA or less. For members services requiring additional transformer capacity, the minimum monthly charge shall be:
25 KVA transformer……….$47.00
37.5 KVA transformer…….$62.00
50 KVA transformer……….$77.00
75 KVA transformer……….$107.00
100 KVA transformer……..$137.00
Power Cost Adjustment (PCA)
The PCA is a charge or credit on your monthly bill to pass through increases or decreases in the cost of purchased power. The PCA is applied to the kWh usage and is listed as a separate line item on your bill. The PCA applies to all rate classes except energy management rate programs.
EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 2023, THE PCA WILL BE $0.0112/kWh.
Large Single-Phase Power (Rate Code 03)
Available for single phase service for all uses subject to Meeker Cooperative Light & Power (MCLP) rules and regulations and execution of an Electric Service Agreement.
To qualify for service under this schedule, the monthly metered kilowatt (kW) demand must exceed 20 kW for nine of the past 12 months. If the metered kW demand is less than 20 kW for nine of the past 12 months, the member’s bill will be calculated under the Small Single-Phase Rate Schedule.
The maximum current during startup of individual motors served under the schedule shall not exceed 260 amps at 240 volts as authorized in advance by MCLP. Service is subject to the rules and regulations of MCLP.
Fixed Charge — $93
Effective March 1, 2023, the monthly fixed charge will be $115.
Demand Charge
June, July, August — $9.95/kW
Other months — $6.95/kW
Billing demand for the month shall be the maximum recorded 15-minute interval demand in kilowatts (kW).
Energy Charge — $.08/kWh plus Power Cost Adjustment
Minimum Monthly Charge: The minimum monthly charge shall be the $93 fixed charge, plus the Special Construction Charge, if applicable, plus $1.20 per KVA of installed transformer capacity in excess of 25 KVA of transformer capacity.
Plus applicable sales taxes
Small Three-Phase Power (Rate Code 4)
Available for all farm, home and commercial uses, except irrigation, which requires multi-phase service subject to Meeker Cooperative Light & Power (MCLP) rules and regulations and execution of an Electric Service Agreement.
To qualify for this service under this schedule, the kilowatt kW) demand must not exceed 20 kW for more than three of the past 12 months. If the monthly metered kW demand exceeds 20 kW for more than 3 of the past 12 months, then the member’s bill will be calculated under the Large Three Phase Rate Schedule.
Fixed Charge — $71.00
Effective March 1, 2023, the monthly fixed charge will be $88.
Energy Charge
June, July, August — $.123/kWh plus Power Cost Adjustment
Other months — $.103/kWh plus Power Cost Adjustment
Demand Charge – $0.00/kW
Minimum Monthly Charge: The minimum monthly charge shall be the $71 fixed charge for installations not to exceed 15 KVA of transformer capacity. For services requiring more than 15 KVA of transformer capacity, the minimum shall be increased by $1.20 per KVA of installed transformer capacity in excess of 15 KVA.
Plus applicable sales taxes
Large Three-Phase Power (Rate Code 5)
Available for all farm, home and commercial uses, except irrigation, which requires multi-phase service subject to Meeker Cooperative Light & Power (MCLP) rules and regulations and execution of an Electric Service Agreement.
To qualify for service under this schedule, the monthly metered kilowatt (kW) demand must be greater than 20 kW for more than three of the past 12 months. If the monthly metered kW demand is equal to or less than 20 kW for twelve consecutive months, the member’s bill will be calculated under the Small Three Phase Rate Schedule. Service is subject to the rules and regulations of MCLP.
Fixed Charge — $118
Effective March 1, 2023, the monthly fixed charge will be $145
Demand Charge
June, July, August — $9.95/kW
Other months — $6.95/kW
Billing demand for the month shall be the maximum recorded 15-minute interval demand in kilowatts (kW).
Energy Charge — $.08/kWh plus Power Cost Adjustment
Minimum Charge: The minimum monthly charge shall be the $118 fixed charge, plus the Special Construction Charge, if applicable, plus $1.20 per KVA of installed transformer capacity in excess of 25 KVA of transformer capacity.
Plus applicable sales taxes
Large Power Peak Alert: 350 kVA Transformer or larger (Rate Code 7)
Available for general service where the required transformer is 350 kVA or more. Under this service the load must be reduced to zero or to a pre-determined demand level (PDL) during demand response periods as determined by MCLP. This can be accomplished with or without standby generation.
Fixed Charge — $249
Effective March 1, 2023, the monthly fixed charge will be $306.
Demand Charge – $5.75/kW all months
The base demand shall be the maximum kilowatt demand (subject to power factor adjustment) established by the member for any period of 15 consecutive minutes during the month for which the bill is rendered, as indicated or recorded by a demand meter.
Coincidental Demand Charge
The member must reduce their demand to zero or to the PDL for entire duration of a demand response period(s). If in a month the member fails to reduce the load to zero or to the PDL during the demand response period(s), the coincidental demand charge will be invoked. The coincidental demand charge will be added to the peak period demand that exceeds zero. For the partial interruptible alternative, the excess demand charge will be added to the peak period demand that exceeds the PDL. The coincidental demand charge is applied once per month.
Energy Charge — $.051/kWh plus Power Cost Adjustment
Plus applicable sales taxes
Enrollment: If standby generation is installed, it is every generation owner’s responsibility to review the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine (RICE) rules and ensure their generator(s) comply with the rules applicable to non-emergency engines.
Opt-Out: The member may opt-out of the interruptible program. Selecting the opt-out option will remove the member from participation in the program for a period of no less than one year and also any rate cost savings associated with the Large Power Peak Alert rate. The member will then be placed on the applicable rate schedule as determined by MCLP. At the end of the opt-out year the member will have the option of returning to the program after having provided 60-day notification. The notification must either be by letter to Meeker Cooperative or by email to customerservice@meeker.coop
Large Power Peak Alert: 50 KVA — 350 KVA (Rate Code 71)
Available for general service where the required transformer is 50 kVA – 350 kVA. Under this service the load must be reduced to zero during demand response periods as determined by MCLP. This can be accomplished with or without standby generation.
If standby generation is installed, it is every generation owner’s responsibility to review the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine (RICE) rules and ensure their generator(s) comply with the rules applicable to non-emergency engines.
Fixed Charge — $118
Effective March 1, 2023, the monthly fixed charge will be $145.
Demand Charge: $0.00/kW
The base demand shall be the maximum kilowatt demand (subject to power factor adjustment) established by the member for any period of 15 consecutive minutes during the month for which the bill is rendered, as indicated or recorded by a demand meter.
Coincidental Demand Charge
The member must reduce their demand to zero for entire duration of a demand response period(s). If in a month the member fails to reduce the load to zero during the demand response period(s), the coincidental demand charge will be invoked. The coincidental demand charge will be added to the peak period demand that exceeds zero. The coincidental demand charge is applied once per month.
Energy Charge — $.07/kWh plus Power Cost Adjustment
Plus applicable sales taxes
Enrollment If standby generation is installed, it is every generation owner’s responsibility to review the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine (RICE) rules and ensure their generator(s) comply with the rules applicable to non-emergency engines.
Opt-Out: The member may opt-out of the interruptible program. Selecting the opt-out option will remove the member from participation in the program for a period of no less than one year and also any rate cost savings associated with the Large Power Peak Alert rate. The member will then be placed on the applicable rate schedule as determined by MCLP. At the end of the opt-out year the member will have the option of returning to the program after having provided 60-day notification. The notification must either be by letter to Meeker Cooperative or by email to customerservice@meeker.coop
Crop Irrigation (Rate Code 6)
Available to all members requiring service to pumps and irrigation equipment subject to Meeker Cooperative rules and regulations and execution of an Electric Service Agreement.
Monthly Fixed Charge: May – September — $118
Effective March 1, 2023, the monthly fixed charge will be $145.
Demand Charge – $25.50/kW based on highest 15-minute demand which occurred during the month.
Controlled Irrigation Demand Credit
Members who permit Meeker Cooperative to control pumps and irrigation load during demand response periods shall receive a credit of $20.50/kW applied against the monthly demand charge for each month of the irrigation season.
Energy Charge
All months — $0.09/kWh plus Power Cost Adjustment
Non-Control Penalty / Coincidental Demand Charge
Irrigation operators and/or irrigation equipment that fail to control irrigation systems over during the demand response period(s) will be charged the full monthly demand charge based on coincidental wholesale demand (Coincidental Billing Demand). Coincidental Billing Demand shall be defined as the member’s highest 15-minute kW demand that coincides with the Co-op’s monthly peak as determined by the wholesale power providers.
- Non-Control Penalty – $5/kW demand charge based on the highest 15-minute demand which occurred during the load control period.
- Supplemental Demand Charge – $19.71/kW demand charge based on the highest hourly demand which occurred coincident to the wholesale power suppliers monthly billed demand.
Plus applicable sales taxes
Wastewater Irrigation (Rate Code 63)
Available to all members requiring service to pumps and irrigation equipment subject to Meeker Cooperative rules and regulations and execution of an Electric Service Agreement.
Monthly Fixed Charge — $118
Effective March 1, 2023, the monthly fixed charge will be $145.
Demand Charge – $25.50/kW based on highest 15-minute demand which occurred during the month.
Controlled Irrigation Demand Credit
Members who permit Meeker Cooperative to control pumps and irrigation load during demand response periods shall receive a credit of $20.50/kW applied against the monthly demand charge for each month of the irrigation season.
Energy Charge
All months — $0.09/kWh plus Power Cost Adjustment
Non-Control Penalty / Coincidental Demand Charge
Irrigation operators and/or irrigation equipment that fail to control irrigation systems over during the demand response period(s) will be charged the full monthly demand charge based on coincidental wholesale demand (Coincidental Billing Demand). Coincidental Billing Demand shall be defined as the member’s highest 15-minute kW demand that coincides with the Co-op’s monthly peak as determined by the wholesale power providers.
- Non-Control Penalty – $5/kW demand charge based on the highest 15-minute demand which occurred during the load control period.
- Supplemental Demand Charge – $19.71/kW demand charge based on the highest hourly demand which occurred coincident to the wholesale power suppliers monthly billed demand.
Power Factor Adjustment
The member agrees to maintain as near unity power factor as practicable. MCLP reserves the right to measure such power factor at any time. Should such measurements indicate that the average power factor is less than 90 percent, the demand for billing purposes shall be the demand as recorded by the demand meter multiplied by 90 percent and divided by the percent power factor.
NOTE: All rates are subject a Power Cost Adjustment (PCA). The PCA is a charge or credit on your monthly bill to pass through increases or decreases in the cost of purchased power.
The Billing Demand for the month shall be the maximum recorded 15-minute interval demand in kilowatts (kW). The Coincidental Billing Demand shall be defined as the member’s highest 15-minute kW demand that coincides with Meeker Cooperative’s coincidental monthly peak as determined by the cooperative’s wholesale power providers.
NOTE: All rates are subject to applicable sales tax
Deposits
Small Three Phase Service: Every new service application requires a soft credit check from On-Line Utility Services. If that check is negative, a $400 deposit (minimum) is required to obtain electric service. This deposit will be held until the member leaves the Meeker Co-op service area. The deposit will be applied to the final bill and any balance returned to the member. Meeker Cooperative pays interest annually on all deposits. Members 60 days past due or disconnected for a delinquent account will pay a minimum $400 deposit or a two-month average bill (whichever is greater).
Large Single Phase, Large Three Phase, Large Power Peak Alert, Irrigation Services: A deposit of $20 times the total installed KVA shall be required on all Demand Billed accounts for any entity without good credit as determined by the Cooperative.
Security Lights
Available to all customers who want a driveway or yard illuminated from dusk to dawn by a high pressure sodium light on an existing pole. Meeker Cooperative will install and maintain your security light.
Rate (Billed monthly)
100 watt – Direct $10.75; Dispersed $14.75
250 watt – Direct $19.50; Dispersed $23.50
Decorative Lighting – 100 watt: $14.75
250 watt: $23.50
All new installations will be LED lights.
73 watts: $10.75
108 watts: $19.50