Rates & Fees

Rate Schedule

Dixie Electric Power Association has a standard schedule of rates that covers all of the different categories of members, including residential, commercial, and industrial.

Download the Dixie Electric Rate Schedule (PDF)

Bill Calculation

Sample calculation of a residential bill:

Assume service for 30 Days, kilowatt-hour use of 1350, and 0.0% sales tax.

Billing DetailsAmount
Energy Charge (1350 kWh x .099760)$134.68
Power Cost Adjustment (1350 kWh x $.0109) ~ April 2023
The Power Cost Adjustment is like a fuel charge, so it changes monthly much like gas prices. This Power Cost Adjustment example is from April 2023.
$14.72
Consumer Charge (30 Days x .86)$22.80
Subtotal$175.20
Applicable Tax$0.00
Total Monthly Charges$175.20

This bill was calculated using Dixie Electric’s rate schedule: R-13 Residential Single Phase.

Fee & Charges

Dixie Electric works hard to keep the cost of electric service low for its members. The following outlines the initial fees for connecting services and fees that may be encountered after the service is connected. Interest is not paid on any refundable fee. This list does not include all fees and charges required by Dixie Electric but will provide an overview of financial commitment to the Association.

Fees

$50 Membership Fee

Individuals desiring electric service are required to become a member of the Association. The membership fee is refundable upon termination of service. Membership fees are not transferable.

$50 Additional Meter Fee

A deposit per meter must be paid to the Association. All meters require a deposit.

Consumer Deposits

Deposits for noncommercial accounts will be determined by using a combination of the credit report received from an external credit reporting service and the credit rating within the cooperative’s computer billing system based on the member’s history with the cooperative. The report returning the highest deposit will be used based on the following chart. Prepaid billing accounts are not required to pay a consumer deposit.

Credit Reporting ServiceBilling System Credit HistoryDeposit Amount
Green LightGold or Silver$0
Yellow LightBronze$200
Red LightPoor$400

$30 Service Charge (plus applicable taxes)

Required when Dixie Electric personnel visit the location of an account to set a meter, collect an overdue bill, or perform other tasks other than normal maintenance between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

$80 Service Charge (plus applicable taxes)

Required when Dixie Electric personnel visit the location of an account to set a meter, collect an overdue bill, or perform other tasks if requested by the member to be completed after 5 p.m. or on weekends or a holiday.

$20 Return Check Fee

This fee is required for any check returned to Dixie Electric by the bank.

$30 Meter Test Fee (plus applicable taxes)

Members who request a test of their meter for accuracy will be charged this fee. This fee is refunded if the meter is reading inaccurately.

Meter Tampering Affects Us All

When a neighbor or acquaintance tampers with his/her meter, it’s illegal, and it costs you money. Those who steal electricity eventually get caught, but the sooner they get caught, the better. If you know of an incident, please report it. It will help keep the cost of electricity as low as possible.

$200 Meter Tampering Charge

This charge will be paid by any member whose meter indicates signs of tampering. This fee is in addition to the estimated power use.

For construction charges contact one of Dixie Electric’s office locations or review the Line Extension Policy.