Rate Structures & Fees

Rate Structure and Fees Effective April 20, 2024

Rate adjustment frequently asked questions.

Single Phase Service (most residential and small commercial)

Charge New Rate Beginning April 20, 2024
Availability Charge $30.00
Energy Charge per kWh $0.095

Three Phase Service

Charge New Rate Beginning April 20, 2024
Availability Charge $30.00
Energy Charge per kWh $0.095
Demand Charge $4.75 (no charge for first 20 KWD)

Prepaid Billing

Charge New Rate Beginning April 20, 2024
Prepaid Daily charge $1.40
Energy Charge per kWh $0.095

  • Availability Charge

    The Availability Charge is a flat fee charged to all services to recover a portion of the costs required to make electricity available to your service 24-hours a day. Examples of these costs include the poles, wires, transformers, equipment, personnel, offices, etc. needed to build and maintain Southwest's system. The availability charge does not include electric usage. Electric usage is billed under the Energy Charge which is any kilowatts used during the billing period multiplied by the current per kilowatt-hour rate.

  • Minimum Demand Charge

    The Minimum Demand Charge is based upon the transformer size and included in the three phase contract.

  • Automatic Dusk to Dawn Light

    Automatic dusk to dawn lights are available with a $20 installation fee and are billed $7.50 per month with an existing service. Stand-alone lights are available for a $220 installation fee and billed at $10.50 per month. All maintenance and energy usage are included in the monthly fee.

  • Late Fees & Delinquents

    • A late fee of 10% will be applied to any amount unpaid by the current balance due date.
    • A $20.00 fee will be assessed on all returned checks.

    Collection Fees for Delinquent Accounts:

    • $20.00 - Service Charge
    • $20.00 - Reconnection Fee (during business hours)
    • $25.00 - Reconnection Fee (after hours for meters with automatic connect/disconnect)
    • $180.00 - Reconnection Fee (after hours when dispatching a crew is necessary)