Every month I get charged the $39.00 Access charge/Service Availability Fee.  Why?

            The “fixed” or basic charge (Access Charge/Service Availability Fee) is a flat fee designed to recover the cost of delivering electric energy to all members.  The fixed charge is designed to have a safe and reliable distribution system which requires a large investment in poles, wires, transformers and other equipment.  It also supports our fleet vehicles, facilities and customer service functions, such as line maintenance, right-of-way clearing and general administration responsibilities.

Kwh Charge-

            The energy charge is a charge that is designed to capture the amount of energy or kilowatt hours used by each individual member.

What is the PCA-Power Cost Adjustment that I see on my bill occasionally for?

• Hot and cool weather, seasonal lighting, cooling and heating loads can make a big difference in how much electricity is used.
• That Great River Energy has to go out on the market to purchase additional power. (This market is very volatile from day to day and hour to hour).
• Coal, Fuel, and Transportation costs.
• Power Plant shutdowns or breakdowns.