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Solar PV Basics
Santee Electric Cooperative is your source for solar photovoltaic (PV) information. We are here to help our members who are interested in considering solar PV systems become more knowledgeable and make informed decisions.
Before you install a solar PV system for your home, it is important that you do everything you can to improve the current energy efficiency of your home. A few simple measures can save you money by reducing your overall energy consumption. Reduced consumption may also help reduce the size of the solar PV system that you will need to install and allow you to get more from your solar investment.
How Solar Works
Think of the sun as a huge power plant that sends out waves of energy in the form of photons. These photons enter the earth's atmosphere and are responsible for the heat and light that we receive.
Electricity can be converted directly from solar energy through solar cells known as photovoltaic cells-"photo" (for light) and "voltaic" (for energy). Individual cells combine to form what's commonly referred to as a PV array. Normally mounted on a rooftop, the PV array components convert that energy into electric current to power some quantity of your household.
With technological improvements and lower prices, solar PV is becoming more accessible for the homeowner. However, there are still issues to consider to ensure that solar PV is the right option for you.
Solar produces energy during daylight hours only. So, to use this energy it is important to know when your home uses the most energy. If your home is occupied during daytime hours and electricity use is significant during that time, you can get good value from solar panels. However, if your home is not mostly unoccupied during daytime hours, you may get less benefit from a solar system.
Most solar PV systems are installed on new or existing roofs. However, they can be ground or pole mounted as well.
Roof Orientation
To maximize annual production, it's important that the roof be oriented toward the south. Those that aren't facing south have less direct sun exposure. With today's internet capabilities, you can get an idea of the sun's patterns by viewing your own home on internet mapping applications or any other GIS-based mapping website (e.g. Google Maps).
Is your roof over 5 years old? It is crucial that the structural condition of the roof and shingles be evaluated before PV panels are installed. A PV system may be in place for 20 plus years.
Shading
It only takes a small amount of shading to significantly reduce a PV array's output. Ideally, a system should have no shade for at least 6 hours a day, preferably between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
The annual path of the sun should also be considered in determining if shading will impact the system especially during the winter months when the sun is at a lower angle.
Tilt
The tilt of your solar PV panel is as important as the orientation. The standard practice is for the tilt angle to be equal to the latitude, which in South Carolina is between 32 and 35 degrees.
The angle of tilt of the panel from the ground should change when the season change so your panels produce the most energy. If you install panels that are flatter, you will see more production in the summer days and less in the winter days. Your ability to change this may be determined mostly by the pitch of your roof.
Community Restrictions
Before you get too far along with your solar PV system research, it is crucial that you check with your Homeowners Association (HOA) or Architectural Review Board (ARB) to make sure that an installation of solar PV system is allowed on the roof of your house, or mounted in your yard. Some subdivisions have strict restrictions dealing with additions to houses. Check your covenants to make sure.
Solar PV Contractor
Finding the right solar PV contractor is critical. Santee Electric Cooperative Does Not recommend a specific solar PV system type or installer. However we do advise obtaining a solar PV contractor that is experienced and certified by NABCEP (North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners) in South Carolina. http://www.nabcep.org/
Your contractor should handle most of the steps necessary to install your solar PV system and connect it to Santee Electric Cooperative's electric grid. However, as a homeowner it is prudent that you take an active role. Understanding the key steps that need to be done will help you communicate with your contractor more effectively.
There are a number of things a contractor should do:
• Help you select and install the most productive generating system for your home
• Work with Santee Electric Cooperative to ensure your system is properly interconnected to the grid
• Obtain all necessary permits from state, city, county, HOAs/ARBs, etc.
• Provide warranty information
• Set-up a repair and maintenance schedule
It is suggested that you request bids from at least 3 solar PV contractors. There are two important figures that a contractor should give you:
1) The amount of electricity the system will produce
2) The installed cost of the system per watt
Some questions that you may want to ask:
o Do you have a valid contractor's license?
o Do you have credible references?
o How long have you been installing solar PV systems?
o Have you installed solar PV systems in my area/neighborhood?
o Do you have manufacturer or other training for the type of system you will install?
o Does the installation contract clearly state what is included and what is not included in the price?
o Do you have insurance?
o Do you offer a warranty for equipment and workmanship?
Do Your Math click here
In order to determine what an investment in solar can do for you, you need to know:
• Your cost to install,
• How much electricity you will save,
• And the payback of the system.
Contact Your Utility
Since you are connected to Santee Electric Cooperative, you are required to let them know that you are connecting a solar installation (Interconnection Agreement.) You will also want to discuss your plans with your cooperative representative, so that he or she can provide information to you that you will need.
There are several good reasons why you will want to speak with your Santee Electric Cooperative representative:
• They know what you need to interconnect your solar panels to the grid
• You may need some information or history on your electric usage which they can provide
• They will have experience from working with other member-owners who have gone through the interconnection process and this may simplify it for you.
It is important to realize that your solar panels will generate electricity whenever there is any sunlight, and that there is a potential for power line workers to receive an electric shock. There are standards for the equipment you will be installing which help protect the workers, and the required paperwork and inspections are to make certain that you and your installer have a proper installation.
Below is a checklist of what must be done to interconnect. To further assist you, your cooperative representative will go over and discuss this list with you.
o Interconnection application
o Application fee
o Provide the required electrical drawing
o Provide a signed interconnection agreement
o Install the required disconnect
o Provide the necessary insurance documentation*
o Inspection
Sizing Your System
Sizing your system correctly so that it provides the optimum return on your investment requires a closer look at:
• Your patterns of electric usage
• What the panels will generate when they are placed in the orientation on your home
Oversizing your system means you will send more excess electricity onto the grid. Payment or credit for this electricity is determined by Santee Electric Cooperative and the laws and policies it must follow. Undersizing your system could mean that you pay a lot for a relatively smaller system when you could increase the size for just a little more cost and get extra benefit.
The best way to approach this is to look at how much electricity you use each month, and how much electricity the solar installation will produce each month. Remember that your use and production go up and down during each day and think about how much solar electricity you will really be able to use. Your installer and Santee Electric Cooperative representative may be able to answer questions about what is best for your situation.
Financing and Tax Incentive Considerations
You may be paying for your own system at the time of installation, and looking to be paid back in savings on your electric bill. There are other financing options, such as leasing the system or borrowing the money to pay for the project. There are also incentives available, such as tax credits, which can make the project more favorable to you. You will want to look at both South Carolina and Federal incentives. The Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency (DSIRE) is one database that tracks these incentives http://www.dsireusa.org. Additionally, the South Carolina Energy Office is a good source of informationhttp://www.energy.sc.gov/incentives.
Estimate Costs and Savings
There are some tools available to help you calculate how much electricity you will produce, and what you can save. click here
Changes
Notify your utility if you make major change(s) to your solar PV system especially size or insurance.
*This insurance needs to be kept in place as long as the system is connected.
Ready, Set, GO!
Congratulations!!! You've done your research and are ready to install your solar PV system to your house. To make the process as effortless as possible, and to make sure that the installation is done properly, below is a final checklist of questions to ask of your installer and/or others.
- Has my installer provided me copies of all required permits? (state, city, county, local, etc.)
- What building code requirements is my installer following?
- Has my installer met the fire safety code and discussed with me?
- What insurance is needed?
- Have I provided liability for the interconnection?
- Do I need additional homeowner's insurance?
- Will I be able to monitor the output of the solar? (You will probably want to track the output to see how the system is working. There are many Data Acquisition Systems (DAS) available that will allow you to see this data via internet link)
- Has installer provided the warranties on the pieces of equipment and installation? (e.g., the panels, the inverter, the workmanship, etc.)
- Do I know who to contact to fix problems, make repairs or replacements?
- Does my Cooperative have all the information and documents needed to interconnect my solar PV system?
Maintaining your System
As is the case with all appliances, your solar PV system will require some maintenance over its lifetime. Solar PV systems are very durable and can usually last up to 20 plus years. However, the general consensus is to check your panels every 1 to 2 years or whenever you notice a significant drop in production on a clear sunny day.
Some simple maintenance tips:
- Check to see if panels are cracked or stained?
- Check to see if leaves are on or under the panels?
- Check to see if panels are being shaded by tree growth?
- Check to see if panels are dirty?
Dirty solar PV panels can significantly reduce the amount of energy your home system can generate. Dirt can come from dust or soot from nearby roads or from rainy or dry weather conditions.
Insurance
If you are adding a solar PV system to an existing home, be sure to check your homeowners' insurance policy. Since you are adding to your home, you may need to make a change to your policy. It is advisable that you contact your homeowners' insurance company when you're first starting the solar process.
Warranty
Homeowners should ensure that equipment and workmanship are covered under appropriate warranties. There are several warranty components to your solar PV system including:
- Workmanship-Labor warranty provided by the installer to protect the homeowner against defective workmanship …
- PV Panel-Product workmanship and materials, plus a minimum performance/production warranty of 20 years …
- Inverter
- Racking Equipment-Check with your installer to discuss details.
- Changes- Notify your utility if you make major change(s) to your solar PV system especially size or insurance.
Array - A group of solar panels collectively makes up a solar array.
Grid - The network of power-lines which connects power plants to substations and on to distribution lines which take power to homes or businesses. It can be used to refer to a transmission-level grid or a distribution-level grid, which have slightly different functions.
Grid-tied (or grid-connected) system - A solar electric system in which the array can receive power from the electric utility, and can also supply power to the grid.
Insolation - The amount of sunlight reaching an area, usually expressed in Watt hours per square meter per day.
Interconnection Application - The form which your electric cooperative representative will ask you to complete. This form initiates the process of connecting your solar PV system to the grid.
Interconnection Agreement - The document which defines the terms and conditions under which your system will be connected to the utility grid, including the technical requirements necessary to ensure safety and power quality.
Inverter - A device that converts DC power captured by the photovoltaic cells on solar panels into AC power that can be used to power your home or business. This device is an integral part of a solar system. Large solar systems may have more than one inverter.
Irradiance - The solar power incident on a surface, usually expressed in kilowatts per square meter. Irradiance multiplied by time gives insolation.
kW (kilowatt) - A measurement of power. A kilowatt is one thousand Watts. The size of a solar system is often measured in kW. A typical size solar system for a home is 3-7 kW; for a medium sized business is 10-100 kW.
kWh (kilowatt-hour) - A measurement of energy consumption or energy generation. One kilowatt hour is defined as the amount of energy consumed by a 1000-Watt appliance running continuously for 1 hour. This is the measurement your utility company uses to calculate your electric bill and will be the measure of your solar system's output.
Meter - An electricity meter or energy meter is a device that measures the amount of electric energy consumed by a residence, business, or an electrically powered device.
Module - An encapsulated panel containing a number of electrically connected PV cells.
Net-metering of solar electricity generation is used to calculate the difference between energy that is used and energy that is produced. The customer is then billed for the electricity he uses, or receives a credit if excess electricity is produced by the solar electric system owned by the customer.
Orientation - Position with respect to the directions of north, south, east, west.
Panel - A group of modules arranged and attached in one plane, or can be used interchangeably with "module".
Photovoltaic (PV) - The process of converting light into electrical energy. A photovoltaic cell is a device which converts light into electrical energy. The PV cells are manufactured into a module, which is then wired into an array, and ultimately into a PV system.
Pyranometer - An instrument used for measuring solar irradiance.
Racking - Structural supports used to hold the modules in place. Racking is used to mount the modules on the roof, the ground or as a panel on top of a pole.
Rated output of a module - The DC power output of a module under standard test conditions, (the module is at 25 degrees C and 1000 W/sq.m. of solar irradiance, and typically ranges from 100 to 340 watts). It is important to note that the actual operating conditions will usually be different from the standard test conditions. 1000 W/sq.m. can be thought of as the solar intensity of a clear sunny day. If the temperature of the panel is more than 25 degrees C (77F) it will reduce the output that you get from the panels, or if the panel is colder, the DC output can actually be higher than "rated".
Tilt (or tilt angle) - The angle of inclination of a solar panel or solar module measured from the horizontal (plane of the ground).
Watt - see kilowatt.
The Interconnection Standard contains the requirements, in addition to applicable tariffs and service regulations, for parallel interconnection of Member owned small generation systems and energy storage technologies (collectively sometimes hereinafter referred to as "Distributed Resources") which are rated at less than 2 MVA. Distributed Resources meeting the criteria and conditions included and/or referenced herein will normally be approved for interconnection except in extenuating site specific circumstances.
AVAILABILITY
This Schedule is available only for domestic purposes to consumers living in private households, apartments and other residential dwelling units including its appurtenances if served through the same meter.
TYPE OF SERVICE
The Cooperative will provide service at 60 hertz, single‐phase 2 or 3 wires, or three‐phase 3 or 4 wires, at our standard distribution voltages.
MONTHLY RATE
Basic Facilities Charge $0.77 per day
Energy Charge per kWh $0.125000 per kWh
MINIMUM MONTHLY CHARGE
The minimum monthly charge under the above rate shall be the basic facilities charge for all members served under this rate schedule except those members for which a higher minimum monthly bill is required under the cooperative’s standard policy because of special circumstances by the member affecting the cooperative’s cost of rendering service. Minimum monthly billing requirements are further explained below under Special Provisions.
SERVICE PROVISIONS
1. The charges computed at the above monthly rate shall be subject to applicable South Carolina Sales Tax, franchise fees, assessments, and surcharges imposed by any governmental authority.
2. The minimum Contract Period for service provided under this schedule shall be one (1) year.
3. The amount calculated at the above rate is subject to be adjusted monthly by the Cooperative’s projected wholesale power cost. The rate shall be adjusted by a TIER (Times Interest Earned Ratio) adjustment factor to cover wholesale power cost changes and a rate necessary to maintain TIER as set forth by the mortgage agreements between the cooperative and its approved lending agencies.
4. A contribution‐in‐aid to construction may be required to provide additional capacity adequate to serve abnormal electrical load.
5. This rate schedule includes cost for installed facilities adequate to serve a 200A service entrance rating. If the Cooperative is required to install excess facilities without anticipated additional electric usage there will be a required contribution‐in‐ aid to construction as calculated using the approved cooperative line extension policy.
6. The Cooperative’s facilities used to provide electrical service have definite capacity limitations and can be damaged by overloads. Therefore, the Consumer must notify the Cooperative prior to making alterations to the service entrance equipment so that facilities of proper capacity may be provided. The Consumer shall be responsible for all expenses and or damages to Consumer’s facilities resulting from failure to give proper notice. The Consumer may also be subject to a contribution‐in‐aid of construction for work required to meet the Consumer’s alterations. The Consumer should contact the Cooperative for information concerning charges for such work.
7. Intermittent service connections and disconnections can be subject to an operating service charge of not less than $30.00.
8. Bills are due upon receipt. Bills are delinquent 22 days from the Billing Date and subject to a late payment charge on the current bill equal to ten percent (10%) of the first $25 and an additional two percent (2%) thereafter. Those unpaid after 30 days are subject to service disconnection.
9. The basic monthly bill will be increased by $12.00 for three phase service.
10. The normal point of delivery shall be the point of attachment at a location as designated by the Cooperative.
11. Temporary service or construction service shall be supplied at a single point of delivery and in accordance with the Cooperative’s Line Extension Plan.
12. Service under this schedule is subject to the provisions of the Cooperative’s Service Rules and Regulations.
Supersedes Schedule B
Effective for bills rendered on and after November1, 2010 as revised May 1, 2021
AVAILABILITY
This Schedule is available for electric service to any non-residential consumers at a single point of delivery with transformer capacity up to 125 KVA. This Schedule is not available for seasonal or standby service or for any contract period less than 12 months. This Schedule shall apply to loads such as small commercial, industrial, churches, schools, farms and other miscellaneous loads.
TYPE OF SERVICE
The Cooperative will provide service at 60 hertz, single-phase 2 or 3 wires, or three-phase 3 or 4 wires, at our standard distribution voltages.
MONTHLY RATE
Basic Facilities Charge $0.77 per day
Energy Charge per kWh $0.12800 per kWh
SERVICE PROVISONS
- The charges computed at the above monthly rate shall be subject to applicable South Carolina sales tax, franchise fees, assessments, and surcharges imposed by any governmental authority.
- The minimum monthly charge under the above rate shall be the basic facilities charge for all customers served under this rate schedule, except those customers for which a higher minimum monthly bill is required under the cooperative’s standard policy, because of special circumstances affecting the cooperative’s cost of rendering service.
- The amount calculated at the above rate is subject to be adjusted monthly by the Cooperative’s projected wholesale power cost. The rate shall be adjusted by a TIER (Times Interest Earned Ratio) adjustment factor to cover wholesale power cost changes and a rate necessary to maintain TIER as set forth by the mortgage agreements between the cooperative and it’s approved lending agencies.
A contribution-in-aid of construction may be required to provide additional capacity adequate to serve abnormal electrical load.
- This rate schedule includes cost for installed facilities adequate to serve a 200A service entrance rating. If the Cooperative is required to install excess facilities without anticipated additional electric usage, there will be a required contribution-in-aid to construction as calculated using the approved cooperative line extension policy.
- The Cooperative’s facilities used to provide electrical service have definite capacity limitations and can be damaged by overloads. Therefore, the Consumer must notify the Cooperative prior to making alterations to the service entrance equipment so that facilities of proper capacity may be provided. The Consumer shall be responsible for all expenses and/or damages to Consumer’s facilities resulting from failure to give proper notice. The Consumer may also be subject to a contribution-in-aid of construction for work required to meet the Consumer’s alterations. The Consumer should contact the Cooperative for information concerning charges for such work.
- Intermittent service connections and disconnections can be subject to an operating service charge of not less than $30.00.
- Bills are due upon receipt. Bills are delinquent 22 days from the Billing Date and subject to a late payment charge on the current bill equal to ten percent (10%) of the first $25 and an additional two percent (2%) thereafter. Those unpaid after 30 days are subject to service disconnection.
- The basic monthly bill will be increased by $12.00 for three phase service.
- Temporary service or construction service shall be supplied at a single point of delivery and in accordance with the Cooperative’s Line Extension Plan.
- The normal point of delivery shall be the point of attachment at a location as designated by the Cooperative.
- Service under this schedule is subject to the provisions of the Cooperative’s Service Rules and Regulations.
Supersedes Schedule E
Effective for bills rendered on and after November 1, 2010 as revised May 1, 2021
Availability
This Schedule is available for electric service to any non-residential members with a High Load Factor (HLF). This Schedule is not available for seasonal or standby service or for any contract period less than 12 months. This Schedule shall apply to non-residential commercial and industrial loads such as, convenience stores, farm refrigeration and other miscellaneous loads with a sustained average monthly load factor of sixty percent (60%) or greater over the preceding 12 months.
Type of Service
The Cooperative will provide service at 60 hertz, single-phase 2 or 3 wires, or three-phase 3 or 4 wires, at our standard distribution voltages.
Monthly Rate
Basic Facilities Charge | Computed Facility Charge (not less than $100.00) |
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Demand Charge | |
All kW of Metered demand | $14.50 per kW |
Energy Charge | |
All kWh | $0.0725 per kWh |
Billing Demand
The Billing Demand shall be the maximum kW registered or computed during any 15-minutes from the Cooperative's metering facilities within the current monthly billing period.
Service Provisions
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The charges computed at the above monthly rate shall be subject to applicable South Carolina Sales Tax, franchise fees, assessments, and surcharges imposed by any governmental authority.
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The minimum Contract Period for service provided under this schedule shall be one (1) year.
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The minimum monthly charge under the above rate shall be the monthly facilities charge for all customers served under this rate schedule, except those customers for which a higher minimum monthly bill is required under the cooperative's standard policy, because of special circumstances affecting the cooperative's cost of rendering service. The facility charge calculated by the cooperative will be based on the required dedicated facilities and shared substation and distribution facilities cost, but not less than $100.00.
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The amount calculated at the above rate is subject to be adjusted monthly by the Cooperative's projected wholesale power cost. The rate shall be adjusted by a TIER (Times Interest Earned Ratio) adjustment factor to cover wholesale power cost changes and a rate necessary to maintain TIER as set forth by the mortgage agreements between the cooperative and its approved lending agencies.
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A contribution-in-aid of construction may be required to provide additional capacity adequate to serve abnormal electrical load.
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The Cooperative's facilities used to provide electrical service have definite capacity limitations and can be damaged by overloads. Therefore, the Consumer must notify the Cooperative prior to making alterations to the service entrance equipment so that facilities of proper capacity may be provided. The member shall be responsible for all expenses and or damages to member's facilities resulting from failure to give proper notice. The member may also be subject to a contribution-in-aid of construction for work required to meet the member's alterations. The member should contact the Cooperative for information concerning charges for such work.
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Intermittent service connections and disconnections are subject to an operating service charge of not less than $30.00.
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Bills are due upon receipt. Bills are delinquent 22 days from the Billing Date and subject to a late payment charge on the current bill equal to ten percent (10%) of the first $25 and an additional two percent (2%) thereafter. Those unpaid after 30 days are subject to service disconnection.
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Temporary service or construction service shall be supplied at a single point of delivery and in accordance with the Cooperative's Line Extension Plan.
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Service under this schedule is subject to the provisions of the Cooperative's Service Rules and Regulations.
Effective for bills rendered on and after May 1, 2018
Availability
This Schedule is available for electric service to any non-residential consumer at a single point of delivery with transformer capacity equal to or greater than 125 KVA. This Schedule is not available for seasonal or standby service or for any contract period less than 12 months. This Schedule shall apply to non-residential loads such as commercial, industrial, churches and schools.
Type of Service
The Cooperative will provide service at 60 hertz, single-phase 2 or 3 wires, or three-phase 3 or 4 wires, at our standard distribution voltages.
Monthly Rate
Basic Facilities Charge: $100.00
Demand Charge
All kW of Metered Demand: $4.50 per kW
Energy Charge
First 100 kWh per kW Billing Demand: $0.11500 per kWh
All Remaining kWh: $0.10500 per kWh
BILLING DEMAND
The Billing Demand shall be the maximum kW registered or computed during any 15-minutes from the Cooperative's metering facilities within the current monthly billing period.
POWER FACTOR ADJUSTMENT
The consumer agrees to maintain unity power factor as nearly as practicable. Demand charges will be adjusted to correct for average power factors lower than 85%. This adjustment shall be made by increasing the measured demand 1% for each 1% by which the average power is less than 85% lagging.
Service Provisions
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1) The charges computed at the above monthly rate shall be subject to applicable South Carolina Sales Tax, franchise fees, assessments, and surcharges imposed by any governmental authority.
2) The minimum Contract Period for service provided under this schedule shall be one (1) year.
3) The minimum monthly charge under the above rate shall be the monthly facilities charge for all customers served under this rate schedule, except those customers for which a higher minimum monthly bill is required under the Cooperative's standard policy, because of special circumstances affecting the Cooperative's cost of rendering service.
4) The amount calculated at the above rate is subject to be adjusted monthly by the Cooperative's projected wholesale power cost. The rate shall be adjusted by a TIER (Times Interest Earned Ratio) adjustment factor to cover wholesale power cost changes and a rate necessary to maintain TIER as set forth by the mortgage agreements between the cooperative and it's approved lending agencies.
5) Intermittent service connections and disconnections can be subject to an operating service charge of not less than $30.00.
6) Bills are due upon receipt. Bills are delinquent 22 days from the Billing Date and subject to a late payment charge on the current bill equal to ten percent (10%) of the first $25 and an additional two percent (2%) thereafter. Those unpaid after 30 days are subject to service disconnection.
7) The Cooperative's facilities used to provide electrical service have definite capacity limitations and can be damaged by overloads. Therefore, the Consumer must notify the Cooperative prior to making alterations to the service entrance equipment so that facilities of proper capacity may be provided. The Consumer shall be responsible for all expenses and or damages to Consumer's facilities resulting from failure to give proper notice. The Consumer may also be subject to a contribution-in-aid of construction for work required to meet the Consumer's alterations. The Consumer should contact the Cooperative for information concerning charges for such work.
8) Temporary service or construction service shall be supplied at a single point of delivery and in accordance with the Cooperative's Line Extension Plan.
9) Service under this schedule is subject to the provisions of the Cooperative's Service Rules and Regulations.
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Supersedes Schedule LP-D
Effective for bills rendered on and after May 1, 2018
Availability
This Schedule is available for electric service to any single commercial, industrial or municipal consumer with load greater than 750 kW* served from the Cooperative's distribution facilities or directly from the transmission system, and qualifies under Central Electric Power Cooperative, Inc.'s P1 or IL4 Schedules with associated qualifying riders.
Type of Service
The Cooperative will provide service at 60 hertz, single-phase 2 or 3 wires, or three-phase 3 or 4 wires, at our standard distribution voltages as agreed upon in the service contract.
Monthly Rate
The monthly bill will consist of the sum of the following charges:
- Wholesale Power Cost
The demand, energy, fuel adjustments and other charges contained in the Cooperative's
wholesale electric supplier's effective wholesale rate applied to the monthlyBilling Demand and energy supplied to the consumer by the Cooperative. Such charges shall be modified to correspondto changes made at any time to the Cooperative's wholesale supplier's applicable rate. - Service Charge
A service charge consisting of a schedule of percentages or other charges contained in the
contract for service applied to wholesale power cost stated above prior to any discounts. - Facilities Charge
A facilities charge consisting of a monthly carrying cost factor and/or charge contained in
the contract for service applied to the dollar investment in facilities provided by the Cooperative and its power supplier specifically in order to furnish demand and energy to meet the consumer's requirements.
SERVICE PROVISIONS
1. The charges computed at the above monthly rate shall be subject to applicable South Carolina Sales Tax, franchise fees, assessments, and surcharges imposed by any governmental authority.
2. The minimum Contract Period for service provided under this schedule shall be one (1) year, or as specified in the terms and conditions of the electric service agreement.
3. The minimum monthly charge under this schedule shall be the total charges contained under the Monthly Rate section above.
4. Bills are due upon receipt. Bills are delinquent after the 15th day of each month and are subject to a late payment charge of one and a half percent (1.5%) of the current bill. Those unpaid after 30 days are subject to service disconnection.
5. The Cooperative's facilities used to provide electrical service have definite capacity limitations and can be damaged by overloads. Therefore, the member must notify the Cooperative prior to adding load so that facilities of proper capacity may be provided. The member shall be responsible for all expenses and or damages to member's facilities resulting from failure to give proper notice. The member may also be subject to a contribution-in-aid of construction for work required to meet the member's alterations. The member should contact the Cooperative for information concerning charges for such work.
6. Temporary service or construction service shall be supplied at a single point of delivery and in accordance with the Cooperative's Line Extension Plan.
7. Service under this schedule is subject to the provisions of the Cooperative's Service Rules and Regulations.
*750 kW demand threshold applies to load after November 1, 2010
Effective for bills rendered on and after May 1, 2018
AVAILABILITY
This rider is available in conjunction with the Cooperative's Residential Rates (RES-B4) and the Cooperative's General Services Rate (GS-5). All retail members who own and operate a solar photovoltaic, wind-powered, biomass-fueled, or micro-hydro generating system, located and used at the member's primary legal residence or business where a part or all of the electrical requirements of the member can be supplied from the member's generating system can receive service under this rider.
The rated capacity of the member's generating system shall not exceed the lesser of (a) the member's estimated maximum kilowatt demand or (b) 20 kilowatts for a residential system or 100 kilowatts for a nonresidential system.
The member's generating system as referenced above must be manufactured, installed and operated in accordance with governmental and industry standards, and must fully conform with the Cooperative's Interconnection Standard.
This rider is available on a first come, first serve basis, except that the total capacity of all retail member-generating systems under this rider shall not exceed 0.2% of the Cooperative's hourly integrated peak load, as measured at its distribution substations, for the prior calendar year.
If the member's proposed installation results in exceeding this limit, the member will be notified that service under this rider is not allowed.
MONTHLY RATE
The applicable rate per month shall be from the appropriate rate schedule as referenced in the Availability section above. The monthly bill shall be determined as follows:
For electric service under a standard, non time-of-use rate schedule (Rates RES-B4, GS-5):
1. The facilities charge shall be determined and billed as set forth in the applicable rate schedule as described in the Availability section above, as well as the distribution charge outlined in item 5 and 6 below.
2. Energy charges (or credits) shall be based on the rates in the applicable rate schedules as
described in the Availability section above. For purposes of calculating monthly energy in kilowatt-hours, member's usage shall be reduced by the total of (a) any excess energy delivered to the Cooperative in the current month plus (b) any accumulated excess energy balance remaining from prior months. Total energy in kilowatt-hours billed to members shall never be less than zero. For any billing month during which excess energy exceeds the member's usage in total, producing a net credit, the respective energy charges for the month shall be zero. Credits shall not offset the facilities charge for the applicable rate schedule.
3. Excess energy not used in the current billing month to reduce billed kilowatt-hour usage shall be accumulated and used to reduce usage in future months; however, any accumulated excess energy not used to reduce billed kilowatt-hour usage shall be reset to zero each June 1. Excess energy delivered prior to June 1 will only be used to reduce usage provided by the Cooperative prior to June 1.
4. There will be no compensation paid to the retail member for excess energy granted to the Cooperative.
5. For each nameplate kW of installed solar photovoltaic generating capacity, there is a $5.00 per month distribution service charge. However, for the term of the rider, this charge to consumer will be waived by the Cooperative as long as it is paid by the wholesale power supplier. Our wholesale power supplier has informed us that they will no longer pay this service charge on new customers as of 3/31/19 and will no longer pay it for any customer as of 1/1/2025.
6. For each nameplate kW of installed, wind-powered, biomass-fueled, or micro-hydro generation, the monthly distribution service charge will be determined on a case-by-case basis. However, for the term of the rider, this charge to consumer will be waived by the Cooperative and paid by the wholesale power supplier.
MINIMUM MONTHLY CHARGE
The monthly minimum charge shall be the basic facilities charge plus the demand charge, if any, as stated in the applicable rate.
General Provisions
1. To qualify for this rider, the retail member must first qualify for and be served on one of the rate schedules as described above in the Availability section. The member must also meet all other qualifications as outlined in the Availability section.
2. All provisions of the applicable residential or commercial rate schedules described above will apply to service supplied under this rider.
3. The retail member must execute an Interconnection Agreement prior to receiving service under this rider. The agreement shall include a description of the conditions related to interconnection of the member generation with the Cooperative's electrical system.
4. Renewable energy generators will retain ownership of Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) until a market for RECs is fully developed as reasonably determined by the Cooperative. After a market for RECs is fully developed, then, annually, any RECs associated with net excess generation shall be granted to the Cooperative when the net excess generation balance is set to zero.
Special Provisions
The Cooperative will furnish service in accordance with its standard specifications. Non-standard service will be furnished in accordance with the Cooperative's line Extension Policy.
TERMS OF SERVICE
Contracts shall be written for a period of not less than one (1) year and shall be renewed for successive one (1) year periods. After the initial period, either party may terminate service under this rider by giving a sixty (60) day notice in writing.
A separate contract shall be written for each meter at each location.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
The Cooperative's General Terms and Conditions are incorporated by reference and are part of this rider.
TERMS OF PAYMENT
The terms of payment shall be in accordance with the applicable rate schedule.
SALES TAX
South Carolina Sales Tax will be added to the above rates where applicable.
Supersedes original schedule of January 26, 2012
Effective for bills rendered on and after May 1, 2018
AVAILABILITY
This rider is available in conjunction with the Cooperative’s Residential Rates (RES-B4) and the Cooperative’s General Services Rate (GS-5).
APPLICABILITY
Applicable for use with other approved Cooperative commercial and industrial electric rate schedules
TYPE OF SERVICE
As shown on the rate schedule with which this Rider is being used in conjunction.
MONTHLY RATE
An amount computed under the rate schedule with which this Rider is used except the following:
1. The basic facility charge will be computed at $1.01 per day
SERVICE PROVISIONS
- The member shall purchase electric service from the Cooperative in accordance with the present and any future rate schedule of the Cooperative on a pay-as-you-go basis for the above referenced account.
- The member will execute an Advance Pay Program Agreement
- As a result of participation in the Advance Pay program, the member will not be mailed a monthly statement for electric usage or other applicable fees or charges.
- The member shall pay all applicable daily service charges as appropriate and set forth by the Cooperative’s rate schedule.
- The member is solely responsible to regularly monitor the balance on the Advance Pay account and understands that electric service will be subject to disconnection without any written notification from the Cooperative to the member, once the balance of the account reaches zero.
- The member understands the medical and health conditions of any person located at the address where electric service is furnished by Cooperative, and/or extreme hot or cold weather conditions, or temperatures in some instances may postpone disconnection of electric service.
- Advance Pay accounts shall not be eligible for payment arrangements with the Cooperative and energy assistance shall not be applied until received as payment on the member’s Advance Pay account.
- Advance Pay members must remain enrolled for a minimum of 12 months (365 days.) Any balance remaining after this period, must be paid in full to change payment options.
AVAILABILITY
This Schedule is available to all Seasonal Loads. This Schedule is not available for any contract period less than 12 months.
TYPE OF SERVICE
The Cooperative will provide service at 60 hertz, single-phase 2 or 3 wires, or three-phase 3 or 4 wires, at our standard distribution voltages.
MONTHLY RATE
Basic Facilities Charge $0.77 per day or $281.05 per Year
Energy Charge per kWh $0.1280 per kWh
SERVICE PROVISONS
- The charges computed at the above monthly rate shall be subject to applicable South Carolina Sales Tax, franchise fees, assessments, and surcharges imposed by any governmental authority.
- The minimum Contract Period for service provided under this schedule shall be one (1) year.
- The minimum monthly charge under the above rate shall be the basic facilities charge for all customers served under this rate schedule except those customers for which a higher minimum monthly bill is required under the cooperative’s standard policy because of special circumstances affecting the cooperative’s cost of rendering service.
- The amount calculated at the above rate is subject to be adjusted monthly by the Cooperative’s projected wholesale power cost. The rate shall be adjusted by a TIER (Times Interest Earned Ratio) adjustment factor to cover wholesale power cost changes and a rate necessary to maintain TIER as set forth by the mortgage agreements between the cooperative and it’s approved lending agencies.
- Any service that uses energy less than four consecutive months in any 12-month period is considered a seasonal service.
- Accounts billed every month will have a basic facility charge of $0.77 per day. The consumer may request to be billed only in 4 consecutive months in a year, in which they would pay a monthly basic facilities charge that is the prorated portion of the annual $281.05.
- The Cooperative’s facilities used to provide electrical service have definite capacity limitations and can be damaged by overloads. Therefore, the Consumer must notify the Cooperative prior to making alterations to the service entrance equipment so that facilities of proper capacity may be provided. The Consumer shall be responsible for all expenses and or damages to Consumer’s facilities resulting from failure to give proper notice. The Consumer may also be subject to a contribution-in-aid of construction for work required to meet the Consumer’s alterations. The Consumer should contact the Cooperative for information concerning charges for such work.
- Intermittent service connections and disconnections are subject to an operating service charge of not less than $30.00.
- Bills are due upon receipt. Bills are delinquent 22 days from the Billing Date and subject to a late payment charge on the current bill equal to ten percent (10%) of the first $25 and an additional two percent (2%) thereafter. Those unpaid after 30 days are subject to service disconnection.
- The basic monthly bill will be increasing by $12.00 for three phase services on accounts billed monthly. For accounts that select the option to be billed less than 12 months. The basic monthly bill on those months will be increased by the prorated share of $144.00.
- Temporary service or construction service shall be supplied at a single point of delivery and in accordance with the Cooperative’s Line Extension Plan.
- Service under this schedule is subject to the provisions of the Cooperative’s Service Rules and Regulations.
Supersedes Schedule W and Z
Effective for bills rendered on and after November 1, 2010 as revised October 1, 2013 as revised on May 1, 2021
s revised on May 1, 2021
Availability
This Schedule is available for the leasing of mercury vapor; metal halide and sodium vapor outdoor lighting units to any member served by the Cooperative and subject to established Service Rules and Regulations.
Type of Service
The member must negotiate a one, two or three year agreement with a Santee Electric Cooperative representative before security lighting facilities are installed. The Cooperative will install, own and maintain equipment to supply lighting service mounted on a 30' standard Cooperative‐owned pole.
Monthly Rate
Type | Description | Charge | KWH | |
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LED | Standard | 100W Equivalent | $ 10.29 | 15 |
LED | Roadway | 150W Equivalent | $ 14.29 | 27 |
LED | Roadway | 250W Equivalent | $ 16.05 | 53 |
LED | Flood | 250W Equivalent | $ 15.91 | 33 |
LED | Shoebox | 250W Equivalent | $ 17.88 | 41 |
LED | Roadway | 4000W Equivalent | $ 22.07 | 80 |
LED | Flood | 400W Equivalent | $ 20.46 | 50 |
LED | Shoebox | 400W Equivalent | $ 24.79 | 81 |
LED | Flood | 1000W Equivalent | $ 46.45 | 100 |
Dedicated Poles | Charge | |
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30' | Wood | $ 3.00 |
35' | Wood | $ 5.00 |
40' | Wood | $ 6.00 |
45' | Wood | $ 7.00 |
30' to 45' | Fiberglass or Metal | $ 16.17 |
Decorative Lighting Fixtures
Type | Description | Charge | KWH | |
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LED | Standard PostTop | 150W Equivalent | $ 11.22 | 27 |
LED | Intermediate Post Top | 150W Equivalent | $ 15.41 | 27 |
LED | Premier Post Top | 150W Equivalent | $ 17.78 | 27 |
Dedicated Dedicated Poles | Charge | |
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Decorative Standard | $ 4.55 | |
Decorative Premier | $ 12.02 |
Gradfathered Rates: Mercury Vapor, Sodium Vapor, Metal Halide Lighting Fixtures: not available for new instanllations.
Size | Description | Charge | KWH | |
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12,000 | Lumens | Enclosed (150 Watt) (Metal Halide)13 | $ 14.29 | 63 |
30,000 | Lumens | Enclosed (320 Watt) (Metal Halide)13 | $ 20.99 | 121 |
30,000 | Lumens | Flood (320 Watt) (Metal Halide)13 | $ 19.66 | 121 |
30,000 | Lumens | Shoebox (320 Watt) (Metal Halide)13 | $ 23.71 | 121 |
40,000 | Lumens | Enclosed (400 Watt) (Metal Halide)13 | $ 24.05 | 165 |
40,000 | Lumens | Flood (400 Watt) (Metal Halide)13 | $ 23.00 | 165 |
40,000 | Lumens | Shoebox (400 Watt) (Metal Halide)13 | $ 26.77 | 165 |
40,000 | Lumens | Mongoose (400 Watt) Metal Halide)13 | $ 26.21 | 165 |
78,000 | Lumens | Flood (750 Watt) (Metal Halide)13 | $ 39.96 | 295 |
110,000 | Lumens | Flood (1000 Watt) (Metal Halide)13 | $ 46.45 | 385 |
Size | Description | Charge | KWH | |
9,500 | Lumens | Semi-enclosed (100 Watt) (Sodium Vapor)13 | $ 10.29 | 43 |
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9,500 | Lumens | Enclosed (100 Watt) (Sodium Vapor)13 | $ 11.29 | 43 |
9,500 | Lumens | Flood (100 Watt) (Sodium Vapor)13 | $ 11.01 | 43 |
9,500 | Lumens | Shoebox (100 Watt) (Sodium Vapor)13 | $ 12.41 | 43 |
27,500 | Lumens | Enclosed (250 Watt) (Sodium Vapor)13 | $ 16.05 | 105 |
27,500 | Lumens | Flood (250 Watt) (Sodium Vapor)13 | $ 15.91 | 105 |
27,500 | Lumens | Shoebox (250 Watt) (Sodium Vapor)13 | $ 17.88 | 105 |
50,000 | Lumens | Enclosed (400 Watt) (Sodium Vapor)13 | $ 22.07 | 165 |
50,000 | Lumens | Flood (400 Watt) (Sodium Vapor)13 | $ 20.46 | 165 |
50,000 | Lumens | Shoebox (400 Watt) (Sodium Vapor)13 | $ 24.79 | 165 |
50,000 | Lumens | Mongoose (400 Watt) (Sodium Vapor)13 | $ 23.95 | 165 |
Size | Description | Charge | KWH | |
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7,500 | Lumens | Semi-enclosed (175 Watt) (Mercury Vapor) (Wood Pole)13 | $ 12.29 | 74 |
7,500 | Lumens | Standard Post Top (175 Watt) (Mercury Vapor) (Fiberglass Pole)13 | $ 16.71 | 74 |
Decorative Lighting Fixtures
Size | Description | Charge | KWH | |
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12,000 | Lumens | Standard Post Top (150 Watt) (Metal Halide)13 | $ 14.29 | 63 |
12,000 | Lumens | Intermediate Post Top (150 Watt) (Metal Halide)13 | $ 18.47 | 63 |
12,000 | Lumens | Premier Post Top (150 Watt) (Metal Halide)13 | $ 20.85 | 63 |
9,500 | Lumens | Standard Post Top (100 Watt) (Sodium Vapor)13 | $ 10.31 | 43 |
9,500 | Lumens | Intermediate Post Top (100 Watt) (Sodium Vapor)13 | $ 14.50 | 43 |
9,500 | Lumens | Premier Post Top (100 Watt) (Sodium Vapor)13 | $ 16.87 | 43 |
Explanatory Notes:
1) No additional pole cost per month for lights mounted on existing distribution pole or secondary pole with existing secondary facilities (excluding temporary or construction service poles).
2) Customer will pay the dedicated pole charge per month for each additional pole required to serve the light.
3) For individual underground services to lights requiring a riser, an upfront CIAC of $500 for the first 200 feet, plus $4.00 per foot thereafter, is required.
4) For residential underground subdivisions that do not require a riser, an upfront CIAC of $4.00 per foot is required for the entire line extension.
5) If a dedicated transformer is required for lighting, there will be a (Device Type 58) $8.00 additional monthly charge.
6) Contract period for lighting fixtures mounted on an existing distribution pole is 1 year.
7) Contract period for lighting fixtures mounted on a dedicated overhead pole is 3 years.
8) Contract period for lighting fixtures mounted on a dedicated underground pole is 5 years.
9) Contract period for nonstandard lighting fixtures mounted on a dedicated pole is 10 years.
10) The Contract period shall be renewed annually until terminated by the customer or Cooperative.
11) All Contracts terminated, including the relocation of facilities before the expiration of the initial Contract period, shall be subject to a 100% termination fee based on the remaining bills in the initial Contract term. There is an option of paying a one-time contribution of the estimated labor for the relocation of facilities with an updated signed contract.
12) Customer may be required to pay a termination deposit in accordance to existing service procedures.
13) All nonstandard and abnormal construction methods shall be subject to a Monthly Facilities Charge or Non-refundable one time Contribution in Aid to Construction in accordance with the Line Extension Policy.
14) Mercury vapor, sodium vapor, and metal halide lighting fixtures are not available for new installations. Existing fixtures will be replaced with a compatible LED fixture upon failure of the fixture or ballast at no charge to the consumer and will be billed in accordance to this schedule. Lamp replacement will continue to be made as long as replacement lamps are reasonably available from suppliers.
15) All idle security lighting facilities can be removed from service after 12‐months of inactivity.
16) LED wattage equivalents indicate the size of fixtures these units will replace and are not technical specifications for the LED units.
Supersedes Schedule L-1A, Schedule L-4, Schedule L-5
Effective for bills rendered on and after May 1, 2018
Availability
This Schedule is available for the leasing of LED, mercury vapor, metal halide, and sodium vapor outdoor lighting units for the purpose of lighting dedicated public streets, highways, parks or public places for municipal, county, state and federal governments served by the Cooperative and subject to established Service Rules and Regulations.
Type of Service
The entity must negotiate a one, three, five or ten year agreement with a Santee Electric Cooperative representative before street lighting facilities are installed. The Cooperative will install, own and maintain equipment to supply lighting service in accordance to Service Rules and Regulations and the most uniformed recommended IES street lighting standards for public applications.
Monthly Rate
Type | Description | Charge | KWH | |
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LED | Standard | 100W Equivalent | $ 9.25 | 15 |
LED | Roadway | 150W Equivalent | $ 12.87 | 27 |
LED | Roadway | 250W Equivalent | $ 14.88 | 53 |
LED | Flood | 250W Equivalent | $ 14.78 | 33 |
LED | Shoebox | 250W Equivalent | $ 16.71 | 41 |
LED | Roadway | 4000W Equivalent | $ 20.89 | 80 |
LED | Flood | 400W Equivalent | $ 19.29 | 50 |
LED | Shoebox | 400W Equivalent | $ 23.62 | 81 |
LED | Flood | 1000W Equivalent | $ 44.80 | 100 |
Dedicated Poles | Charge | |
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30' | Wood | $ 3.00 |
35' | Wood | $ 5.00 |
40' | Wood | $ 6.00 |
45' | Wood | $ 7.00 |
30' to 45' | Fiberglass or Metal | $ 16.17
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Type | Decorative Lighting Fixtures | Description | Charge | KWH |
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LED | Standard Post Top | 100W Equivalent | $ 11.22 | 27 |
LED | Intermediate Post Top | 150W Equivalent | $ 15.41 | 27 |
LED | Premier Post Top | 150W Equivalent | $ 17.78 | 27
|
Dedicated Decorative Poles | Charge | |
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Decorative Standard | $ 4.55 | |
Decorative Premier | $ 12.02 |
Size | Description | Charge | KWH | |
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12,000 | Lumens | Enclosed (150 Watt) (Metal Halide) | $ 12.87 | 63 |
30,000 | Lumens | Enclosed (320 Watt) (Metal Halide) | $ 19.58 | 121 |
30,000 | Lumens | Flood (320 Watt) (Metal Halide) | $ 18.25 | 121 |
30,000 | Lumens | Shoebox (320 Watt) (Metal Halide) | $ 22.30 | 121 |
40,000 | Lumens | Enclosed (400 Watt) (Metal Halide)13 | $ 22.64 | 165 |
40,000 | Lumens | Flood (400 Watt) (Metal Halide)13 | $ 21.51 | 165 |
40,000 | Lumens | Shoebox (400 Watt) (Metal Halide)13 | $ 25.36 | 165 |
40,000 | Lumens | Mongoose (400 Watt) Metal Halide) | $ 24.80 | 165 |
78,000 | Lumens | Flood (750 Watt) (Metal Halide)13 | 39.96 | 295 |
110,000 | Lumens | Flood (1000 Watt) (Metal Halide) | $ 44.80 | 385 |
9,500 | Lumens | Semi-Enclosed (100 Watt) (Sodium Vapor)13 | $ 9.25 | 43 |
9,500 | Lumens | Enclosed (100 Watt) (Sodium Vapor)13 | $ 10.12 | 43 |
9,500 | Lumens | Flood (100 Watt) (Sodium Vapor)13 | $ 9.84 | 43 |
9,500 | Lumens | Shoebox (100 Watt) (Sodium Vapor)13 | $ 11.24 | 43 |
27,500 | Lumens | Enclosed (250 Watt) (Sodium Vapor) | $ 14.88 | 105 |
27,500 | Lumens | Flood (250 Watt) (Sodium Vapor)13 | $ 14.78 | 105 |
27,500 | Lumens | Shoebox (250 Watt) (Sodium Vapor)13 | $ 16.71 | 105 |
50,000 | Lumens | Enclosed (400 Watt) (Sodium Vapor)13 | $ 20.89 | 165 |
50,000 | Lumens | Flood (400 Watt) (Sodium Vapor)13 | $ 19.29 | 165 |
50,000 | Lumens | Shoebox (400 Watt) (Sodium Vapor)13 | $ 23.62 | 165 |
50,000 | Lumens | Mongoose (400 Watt) (Sodium Vapor)13 | $ 22.78 | 165 |
7,500 | Lumens | Semi-Enclosed (175 Watt) (Mercury Vapor) (Wood Pole)13 |
$ 11.29 | 74 |
7,500 | Lumens | Standard Post Top (175 Watt) (Mercury Vapor) (Fiberglass)13 |
$ 15.54 | 74 |
Size | Description | Decorative Lighting Fixtures | Charge | KWH |
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12,000 | Lumens | Standard Post Top (150 Watt) (Metal Halide)13 | $ 12.87 | 63 |
12,000 | Lumens | Intermediate Post Top (320 Watt) (Metal Halide)13 | $ 17.06 | 63 |
12,000 | Lumens | Premier Post Top (150 Watt) (Metal Halide)13 | $ 19.43 | 63 |
9,500 | Lumens | Standard Post Top (100 Watt) (Sodium Vapor)13 | $ 9.14 | 43 |
9,500 | Lumens | Intermediate Post Top (100 Watt) (Sodium Vapor)13 | $ 13.33 | 43 |
9,500 | Lumens | Premier Post Top (100 Watt) (Sodium Vapor)13 | $ 15.70 | 43 |
Explanatory Notes:
- No additional pole cost per month for lights mounted on existing distribution pole or secondary pole with existing secondary facilities (excluding temporary or construction service poles).Customer will pay the dedicated pole charge per month for each additional pole required to serve the light.
- Customer will pay the dedicated pole charge per month for each additional pole required to serve the light.
- For individual underground services to lights requiring a riser, an upfront CIAC of $500 for the first 200 feet, plus $4.00 per foot thereafter, is required.
- For underground that does not require a riser, an upfront CIAC of $4.00 per foot is required for the entire line extension.
- If a dedicated transformer is required for lighting there will be a (Device Type 58) $8.00 additional monthly charge.
- Contract period for lighting fixtures mounted on an existing distribution pole is 1 year.
- Contract period for lighting fixtures mounted on a dedicated overhead pole is 3 years.
- Contract period for lighting fixtures mounted on a dedicated underground pole is 5 years.
- Contract period for nonstandard lighting fixtures mounted on a dedicated pole is 10 years.
- The Contract period shall be renewed annually until terminated by the customer or Cooperative.
- All Contracts terminated, including the relocation of facilities before the expiration of the initial Contract period, shall be subject to a 100% termination fee based on the remaining bills in the initial Contract term. There is an option of paying a one-time contribution of the estimated labor for the relocation of facilities with an updated signed contract.
- Customer may be required to pay a termination deposit in accordance to existing service procedures.
- All nonstandard and abnormal construction methods shall be subject to a Monthly Facilities Charge or Non-refundable one time Contribution in Aid to Construction in accordance with the Line Extension Policy.
- Mercury vapor, sodium vapor, and metal halide lighting fixtures are not available for new installations. Existing fixtures will be replaced with a compatible LED fixture upon failure of the fixture or ballast at no charge to the consumer and will be billed in accordance to this schedule. Lamp replacement will continue to be made as long as replacement lamps are reasonably available from suppliers.
- All idle security lighting facilities can be removed from service after 12‐months of inactivity.
- LED wattage equivalents indicate the size of fixtures these units will replace and are not technical specifications for the LED units.
WHOLESALE POWER AND TIER ADJUSTMENT:
Wholesale Power costs are included in the kilowatt‐hour charges and are subject to adjustment annually. The monthly rate will be adjusted by a factor necessary to maintain TIER (Times Interest Earned Ratio) as set forth by the Mortgage Agreements between the Cooperative and the lending agencies of RUS and CFC and as set by the Cooperative Board of Trustees. As of May 1, 2018, the lighting adjustment is $ 0.00000 per kWh and is included in the rate above.
Supersedes Schedule L‐2, Schedule L‐3, Schedule L‐6
Effective for bills rendered on and after May 1, 2018
Availability
This Schedule is available for lighting residential dedicated public streets within residential subdivisions.
Type of Service
A street lighting system designed to the most uniformed recommended IES street lighting standards for residential application.
Monthly Rate
The monthly billing amount for each active residential account within the subdivision will be as follows:
Overhead Street Lighting Service
Enclosed or Semi-Enclosed Fixture Mounted on Approved Wood Poles
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LED (150W Equivalent) Roadway or Existing HID Fixtures 1 fixture per 10 accounts: $1.91
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LED (150W Equivalent) Roadway or Existing HID Fixtures 1 fixture per 5 accounts: $3.82
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LED (100W Equivalent) Standard or Existing HID Fixtures 1 fixture per 10 accounts: $1.29
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LED (100W Equivalent) Standard or Existing HID Fixtures 1 fixture per 5 accounts: $2.58
Underground Street Lighting Service
Standard Post Top Fixture Mounted on Standard Decorative Poles
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LED (150W Equivalent) Post Top or Existing HID Fixtures 1 fixture per 10 accounts: $2.35
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LED (150W Equivalent) Post Top or Existing HID Fixtures 1 fixture per 5 accounts: $4.71
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LED (150W Equivalent) Post Top or Existing HID Fixtures 1 fixture per 3 accounts: $7.85
Intermediate Post Top Fixtures Mounted on Standard Decorative Poles
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LED (150W Equivalent) Post Top or Existing HID Fixtures 1 fixture per 10 accounts: $2.88
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LED (150W Equivalent) Post Top or Existing HID Fixtures 1 fixture per 5 accounts: $5.76
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LED (150W Equivalent) Post Top or Existing HID Fixtures 1 fixture per 3 accounts: $9.59
Premier Post Top Fixtures Mounted on Premier Decorative Poles
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LED (150W Equivalent) Post Top or Existing HID Fixtures 1 fixture per 10 accounts: $4.11
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LED (150W Equivalent) Post Top or Existing HID Fixtures 1 fixture per 5 accounts: $8.22
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LED (150W Equivalent) Post Top or Existing HID Fixtures 1 fixture per 3 accounts: $13.70
WHOLESALE POWER AND TIER ADJUSTMENT
Wholesale Power costs are included in the kilowatt‐hour charges and are subject to adjustment annually. The monthly rate will be adjusted by a factor necessary to maintain TIER (Times Interest Earned Ratio) as set forth by the Mortgage Agreements between the Cooperative and the lending agencies of RUS and CFC and as set by the Cooperative Board of Trustees. As of May 1, 2018, the lighting adjustment is $0.0000 per kWh and is included in the rate above.
EXTENSION OF FACILITIES
Overhead facilities will be installed from existing lines in accordance with approved Line Extension Plan.
EXISTING SUBDIVISIONS
Street lighting service will be provided in existing residential subdivisions in compliance with signed petitions by all the owners of residential lots within the subdivision. Payment for construction costs will be required in accordance with existing Rules and Regulations.
NEW SUBDIVISIONS
Street lighting service will be provided in new subdivisions with the execution of a formal URD (Underground Residential Development) agreement, including formal restrictions as executed under Restrictive Covenants that require the property owners in the subdivision to contract with Santee Electric Cooperative for the installation and continuing monthly payment to Santee Electric Cooperative by each residential consumer based on the current applicable rate schedule. As part of the URD agreement a lighting layout will be agreed upon with any additional contribution in aid to construction cost required by the developer for the purchase and installation of the lighting fixtures. Poles and fixtures will only be installed as dictated by services being installed to residences in the subdivision. The developer may enter into a separate agreement for the installation of any additional lighting fixtures.
Supersedes Schedule L-3
Effective for bills rendered on and after May 1, 2018
Purpose
The purpose of this line extension policy is to govern the construction of distribution line extensions to all residential, commercial and industrial customers.
Provisons
Abnormal Services- Abnormal services include the request for special facilities over and above those normally provided by the Cooperative for standard construction methods. Standard construction methods to include the Normal Point of Delivery shall be determined by a Santee Electric Cooperative representative. Construction methods that require the Cooperative to employ additional labor, materials and/or equipment are included (but not limited to) abnormal services. The Cooperative will own and maintain all materials and equipment up to the Normal Point of Delivery. The service weather head and related materials and equipment beyond the POD shall be furnished, owned and maintained by the member/owner.
The following conditions are examples of abnormal constructions:
- Boring under roadways, patios, sidewalks and other paved areas
- Extending services beyond the normal point of delivery
- Additional facilities required at the request of the member to build a line extension for an alternative route other than the standard route, as determined by the cooperative
- UG construction vs OH construction as determined by the cooperative
- Requiring specialized equipment, labor and materials for adverse conditions
- Removing physical obstructions which impede standard construction methods
- Other abnormal engineering design practices and abnormal conditions
CONTRIBUTION-IN-AID-OF-CONTRUCTION (CIAC) BASIS
The contribution-in-aid-of-construction, or CIAC, is a fee paid by the customer to help cover the costs of extending the Cooperative's electrical distribution facilities. The CIAC is non-refundable and should be paid in accordance to the terms of an executed CIAC Agreement. The CIAC will be determined by the Cooperative based on the construction in accordance to this LEP as determined by an engineering estimate prepared by the engineering department.
CONTRIBUTION-IN-AID-OF-CONTRUCTION (CIAC) FEES
- Construction and Design- collect CIAC from customer for cost difference between the standard and abnormal construction methods
- Abnormal POD (UG Service)- collect $6 per foot for additional underground service lateral beyond the normal POD as determined by a Santee Electric Cooperative representative
- Abnormal POD (OH Service)- collect $1.50 per foot for additional overhead service length plus $300 for each additional secondary service pole beyond the normal POD as determined by a Santee Electric Cooperative representative
- (Additional costs may be incurred if Primary Extension is required)
METER BASE LOCATIONS
A Santee Electric Cooperative representative shall spot all meter base locations. Unless otherwise designated by the Cooperative, the normal POD shall be at the outside wall of the end of the structure closest to the Cooperative's facilities and the customer's premises.
LINE EXTENSION SERVICES
Construction cost will be determined by an engineering estimate utilizing the Cooperative's engineering standards and guidelines up to the normal point of delivery. This engineering estimate will determine those cost allocated to the line extension request compared to a credit as outlined below. If a CIAC is required based on the engineering estimate, a CIAC Agreement will be required, which will outline the terms of payment(s).
Residential Dwellings (Single Phase) - Up to a $4000 Credit
General Service (Small Single Phase) - Up to a $1000 Credit
General Service (Large Single Phase) - Up to a $4000 Credit
Three Phase Service - The credit will be up to the estimation of 24 months of revenue as determined by the engineering department
OVERHEAD SERVICE (Construction or Temporary)
- Construction (OH)- no charge to customer for a single-phase overhead service lateral for the purpose of constructing a building or other service establishment. Collect installed costs plus removal cost minus salvage value of the facilities installed in excess of one point of delivery per permanently-installed transformer location. Primary line extensions will have to be evaluated.
- Temporary (OH) -collect the greater of $50 from customer for single phase overhead service lateral or total cost less the salvage value to install and remove facilities needed for less than a 12-month period.
- (See Provisions on page 1 referencing additional charges for Abnormal Services)
UNDERGROUND SERVICE (Construction or Temporary)
- Construction (UG)- no charge to customer for a single-phase underground service lateral up to five feet for the purpose of constructing a building or other service establishment. Collect installed cost plus removal cost minus salvage value of the facilities installed for all other types of construction services per permanently-installed transformer or pedestal location. Primary line extensions will have to be evaluated.
- Temporary (UG) -collect the greater of $50 from customer for up to five feet of UG single-phase secondary service from existing UG facilities or total cost less the salvage value to install and remove all other type distribution service facilities
- (See Provisions on page 1 referencing additional charges for Abnormal Services)
LINE CONVERSIONS
Line conversions include the conversion of existing overhead distribution facilities to underground distribution facilities. Customer will normally pay the amount by which the construction cost exceeds 24 months estimated additional revenue as prepared by an engineering estimate.
LINE RELOCATIONS
Line relocations include the relocation of existing distribution facilities for the customer's convenience. Customer will normally pay the amount by which the construction cost exceeds 24 months estimated additional revenue. Santee Electric Cooperative will abide by local county codes and the National Electric Safety Code at all times. The Cooperative may elect to relocate existing overhead and/or underground facilities to comply with local or national codes, which may be at the customer's expense if they contribute to creating the violation.
UNDERGROUND RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS
Underground Residential Developments (URD) include planned overhead/underground distribution facilities to provide a basic distribution system to serve individual lots normally in excess of 15 lots. The developer and/or owner requesting the distribution facilities shall pay $10 per foot of single phase primary required. If three phase is required, there may be an additional cost required as determined by the engineering department. A formal URD Agreement is required and the developer will follow the General Specifications for Underground Services supplied by the Cooperative.
UNDERGROUND COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTS
Underground Commercial and Industrial Developments (UCID) include planned distribution facilities to provide three-phase underground service to permanent large commercial and industrial establishments typically greater than 501 kVA. The Cooperative, for all applications, must conduct an economic feasibility study. If economically feasible, distribution facilities will be installed based on established rates and the
Cooperative's Service Rules and Regulations. The developer and/or owner requesting the distribution facilities will normally pay any amount by which the construction cost is greater than 24 months the estimated revenue for the entire UCID, plus any estimated abnormal construction costs as determined by a Santee Electric Cooperative representative. A formal Service Agreement is required.
STANDARD SUPPLY VOLTAGES
Standard Supply Voltages include the installation and maintenance of defined voltage classes based on one system of alternating current at 60-cycles per second (HZ). Voltages provided are nominal and in accordance with the cooperative's service rules and regulations, as well as, the latest ANSI Standards (currently ANSI C84.1-2011). The customer shall consult the Cooperative before purchasing equipment or wiring for service to insure voltage compatibility.
Standard Secondary and Primary Voltages
The standard secondary voltages provided are nominal:
- 1201 - not recommended for load in excess of 20 amperes
- 120/2401 - not recommended for metered demand in excess of 100 kW2
- 240/120 - not recommended for metered demand in excess of 300 kW2
- 208Y/120 - not recommended for metered demand in excess 500 kW2
- 480Y/277 - recommended for load over 74 KVA
The standard primary voltages provided are nominal:
- Single phase, 2-wire, 7,200 volts or 14,400 (subject to availability)
- Three phase, 4-wire, 12,470/7,200 volts or 24,940/14,400 (subject to availability)
1 Single phase voltage - all other voltages three phase
2 Additional facilities charge may be applied for load exceeding recommended level
STREET LIGHTING SERVICE
Street Lighting Service includes the construction and upgrade of public lighting to dedicated public streets, highways, public parks, recreation facilities, and public parking lots. The Cooperative will extend and maintain overhead and underground lighting facilities to serve leased lighting fixtures mounted on Cooperative-owned poles based on standard construction methods and in accordance to the current Cooperative rate schedules.
AREA LIGHTING SERVICE
Area Lighting Service includes the construction and upgrade of outdoor lighting by means of LED, and other approved lighting units to any member/owner served by the Cooperative. The Cooperative will extend and maintain overhead and underground lighting facilities to serve leased lighting fixtures mounted on Cooperative-owned poles, based on standard construction methods and in accordance to the current cooperative rate schedules.
Originally approved March 21, 2002
Revised April 8, 2002
Revised May 15, 2002
Revised June 27, 2002
Revised October 22, 2002
Revised November 1, 2010
Revised January 1, 2013
Revised June 1, 2014
Effective June 1, 2018
AVAILABILITY
This Rider is available in conjunction with any schedule when service is taken for electric furnaces, X-ray apparatuses, welding equipment, elevator motors, tankless electric water heaters, or other similar equipment and the Customer thereby imposes on the Cooperative's system a highly fluctuating or intermittent load requiring facilities above those needed to serve the Contract Demand. Hence, there is incurred an additional charge for the installation and use of said facilities.
APPLICABILITY
Applicable for use with other approved Cooperative commercial and industrial electric rate schedules
TYPE OF SERVICE
As shown on the rate schedule with which this Rider is being used in conjunction.
MONTHLY RATE
An amount computed under the rate schedule with which this Rider is used plus the sum of the following amounts:
- Any additional Contribution and Aid to Construction cost required in accordance with the Cooperative's Line Extension Policy
- HFIL CHARGE - $1.25 per KVA for each KVA of Highly Fluctuating or Intermittent Load as determined below.
DETERMINATION OF HIGHLY FLUCTUATING OR INTERMITTENT LOAD
A Highly Fluctuating or Intermittent Load is a load imposed on the Cooperative's system for an extremely short duration whose magnitude may not be recorded by the Cooperative's metering equipment. The KVA of Highly Fluctuating or Intermittent Load will be the KVA capacity installed or supplied to maintain proper voltage less the estimated KVA capacity which would have been installed, excluding the Highly Fluctuating or Intermittent Load equipment.
SERVICE PROVISIONS
1) The charges computed at the above monthly rate shall be subject to applicable South Carolina Sales Tax, franchise fees, assessments, and surcharges imposed by any governmental authority.
2) The minimum Contract Period will be the period as specified in the Service Agreement.
3) Minimum Billing Demand will be in accordance with the applicable rate schedule.
4) The minimum monthly bill shall equal HFIL charge plus minimum charge as computed from rate schedule being used in conjunction.
5) Power factor adjustment under this Rider will be in accordance with applicable rate schedule
6) The wholesale power and TIER (Times Interest Earned Ratio) adjustment factor is applicable and will be shown on the billing rate schedule.
7) The terms of payment shall be in accordance with the applicable rate schedule
Supersedes original schedule of April 26, 2007
Effective for bills rendered on and after May 1, 2018
AVAILABILITY
This Rider is available in conjunction with the Large Power Demand Schedule LPD-21for seasonal services 125 KVA or greater, and a contract period of at least 12 months.
TYPE OF SERVICE
As shown on the rate schedule with which this Rider is being used in conjunction.
MONTHLY RATE
The billing demand charge shall be $1.75 for all KW of Metered Demand. Determination of all other charges shall be based on the Monthly Rate as shown on Schedule LPD-21.
SERVICE PROVISIONS
1) As shown on Large Power Demand Schedule LPD-21
2) The Cooperative shall install a load management receiver, which upon proper signal, shall
interrupt the control voltage of the member's equipment thereby stopping or preventing the operation of the equipment. This interruption condition shall be maintained during the period of
actual or predicted peak load. At the end of the actual or predicted peak load period the Cooperative's load management system shall cause an audible or visual signal to be transmitted to the consumer at the same time that the interruption of the control voltage of the consumer's equipment is ended. It will be the responsibility of the consumer to restore the equipment as desired.
3) Probable time periods during which controls will be activated are as follows:
From October 15 to April 15:
6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
From April 15 to October 15:
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
These are probable times but not all inclusive since peak loads are generally weather driven, and
the cooperative reserves the right to activate controls at any time a peak load is predicted or is occurring. Historical data has shown that control is necessary some four or five times per month and is dictated by weather. It is the responsibility of the consumer to provide a contact point in his control voltage where the receiver can be installed to control operation of all electrical equipment.
Supersedes Rider for Controlled Off-Peak Service
Effective for bills rendered on and after May 1, 2018
2022-2014
2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | |
January | -0.011 | -0.004 | -0.004 | 0 | 0.015 | 0.00384 | 0.00286 | 0.01039 | 0.00502 |
February | -0.004 | -0.004 | 0 | 0.015 | 0.007 | 0.00286 | 0.01039 | 0.00502 | |
March | -0.004 | -0.004 | 0 | 0.015 | 0.007 | 0.00286 | 0.01039 | 0.00502 | |
April | -0.009 | -0.004 | 0 | 0.015 | 0.007 | 0.00286 | 0.01039 | 0.01039 | |
May | -0.011 | -0.004 | 0 | 0 | 0.011 | 0 | 0.00502 | 0.01039 | |
June | -0.011 | -0.004 | 0 | 0 | 0.011 | 0 | 0.00502 | 0.01039 | |
July | -0.011 | -0.004 | 0 | 0 | 0.011 | 0 | 0.00502 | 0.01039 | |
August | -0.011 | -0.004 | 0 | 0 | 0.015 | 0 | 0.00502 | 0.01039 | |
September | -0.011 | -0.004 | 0 | 0 | 0.015 | 0 | 0.00502 | 0.01039 | |
October | -0.011 | -0.004 | 0 | 0 | 0.015 | 0.00384 | 0.00286 | 0.01039 | |
November | -0.011 | -0.004 | 0 | 0 | 0.015 | 0.00384 | 0.00286 | 0.01039 | |
December | -0.011 | -0.004 | 0 | 0 | 0.015 | 0.00384 | 0.00286 | 0.01039 |
AVAILABILITY
This Rider is available in conjunction with the Large Power Demand High Load Factor, Schedule LPD-21 HLF as an Economic Development Incentive Rate to recruit commercial and industrial loads in competitive situations. It can be offered for up to five (5) years with Special Approval and will require at least a ten (10) year contract.
TYPE OF SERVICE
As shown on the rate schedule with which this Rider is being used in conjunction.
MONTHLY RATE
The base energy charge will be adjusted from $0.0510 per kwh to $0.0455 per kwh. Determination of all other charges shall be based on the Monthly Rate as shown on Schedule LPD-21 HLF.
SERVICE PROVISIONS
1) As shown on Large Power Demand Schedule LPD-21 HLF
2) Discounts under this Rider shall begin no earlier than the operational date of the facility and will be applied in consecutive month. If a build-up period is permitted by the cooperative the discount may be delayed for up to twelve (12) months.
3) If at any time during the term of the contract the Customer violates any of the terms and conditions of this Rider, the Service Agreement, or discontinues service before the term of the contract expires, the cooperative may discontinue service under this Rider without notice and the Customer shall pay to the cooperative any discounts received under this Rider, plus interest compounded annually. The rate of interest shall be the rate per annum which will be based on the then current LIBOR index. The payment will be due immediately and be in addition to any other charges or penalties due to the cooperative. The cooperative shall have the right to adjust the total payment required by the Customer, as previously described, at its sole discretion.
4) If change of ownership occurs after the Customer contracts for service under this Rider, the successor Customer may be allowed to fulfill the balance of the contract under this Rider and continue to receive the discount as outlined in this Rider, subject to the eligibility requirements and other provisions hereof.
Effective for bills rendered on and after November 1, 2020
AVAILABILITY
This Schedule is an economic development incentive rate and requires approval on a case by case basis. This rate is intended for use only when there is a demonstrable need in order to bring new electrical load, jobs, and investment to SEC territory. In those cases, it would be available for electric service to a non-residential consumer at a single point of delivery with transformer capacity equal to or greater than 125 KVA. This Schedule is not available for seasonal or standby service or for any contract period less than 5 years. This Schedule shall apply to non-residential commercial and industrial loads normally with a sustained average monthly load factor of sixty percent (60%) or greater.
TYPE OF SERVICE
The Cooperative will provide service at 60 hertz, single-phase 2 or 3 wires, or three-phase 3 or 4 wires, at our standard distribution voltages.
MONTHLY RATE
Monthly Facilities Charge $3.75/kW of Contract Demand (Updated Annually)
Demand Charge
All KW of Metered Demand $15.95 per kW (Updated Annually)
Energy Charge
All kWh $0.0510 per kWh (Subject to Adjustment Factor: Provision 4)
FACILITY CHARGE
Each year the Cooperative will use average system cost to update the charge per kW of contract demand for the monthly facility charge. The contract demand will be set in the contract and will be automatically ratcheted up if the measured kW demand after power factor adjustment exceeds the contract demand.
BILLING DEMAND
The Billing Demand shall be the maximum kW registered or computed during any 15-minutes from the
Cooperative’s metering facilities within the current monthly billing period. The demand charge per KW will be updated annually based on the Cooperative’s wholesale power demand rates.
The consumer agrees to maintain unity power factor as nearly as practicable. Demand charges will be
adjusted to correct for average power factors lower than 90%. This adjustment shall be made by
increasing the measured demand 1% for each 1% by which the average power is less than 90% lagging.
SERVICE PROVISIONS
1) The charges computed at the above monthly rate shall be subject to applicable South Carolina Sales Tax, franchise fees, assessments, and surcharges imposed by any governmental authority.
2) The minimum Contract Period for service provided under this schedule shall be Five (5) years.
3) The minimum monthly charge under the above rate shall be the monthly facilities charge for all customers served under this rate schedule, except those customers for which a higher minimum monthly bill is required under the Cooperative’s standard policy, because of special circumstances affecting the Cooperative’s cost of rendering service.
4) The amount calculated at the above rate is subject to be adjusted monthly by the Cooperative’s projected wholesale power cost. The rate shall be adjusted by a TIER (Times Interest Earned Ratio) adjustment factor to cover wholesale power cost changes and a rate necessary to maintain TIER as set forth by the mortgage agreements between the cooperative and it’s approved lending agencies.
5) Intermittent service connections and disconnections can be subject to an operating service charge of not less than $30.00.
6) A contribution-in-aid of construction may be required in accordance with the Cooperative’s line extension policy or to provide additional capacity adequate to serve abnormal electrical load.
7) Bills are due upon receipt. Bills are delinquent 22 days from the Billing Date and subject to a late payment charge on the current bill equal to ten percent (10%) of the first $25 and an additional two percent (2%) thereafter. Those unpaid after 30 days are subject to service disconnection.
8) The Cooperative’s facilities used to provide electrical service have definite capacity limitations and can be damaged by overloads. Therefore, the Consumer must notify the Cooperative prior to making alterations to the service entrance equipment so that facilities of proper capacity may be provided. The Consumer shall be responsible for all expenses and or damages to Consumer’s facilities resulting from failure to give proper notice. The Consumer may also be subject to a contribution-in-aid of construction for work required to meet the Consumer’s alterations. The Consumer should contact the Cooperative for information concerning charges for such work.
9) Temporary service or construction service shall be supplied at a single point of delivery and in accordance with the Cooperative’s Line Extension Plan.
10) Service under this schedule is subject to the provisions of the Cooperative’s Service Rules and Regulations.
Effective for bills rendered on and after November 1, 2020
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