You pay for the electricity you consume each month, but there are additional factors that impact your energy bills.
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Generation Costs
Electricity must be generated at a power plant or from a renewable source before reaching your home. The power charge on your bill covers cost fluctuations without changing electricity rates.
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Service Costs
Your bill includes a monthly service charge for the co-op’s investments in infrastructure and maintenance.
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Weather
Extreme temperatures make your heating or cooling run longer, boosting energy use and raising electricity prices.
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Energy Consumption
This is your monthly electricity usage in kilowatt-hours (kWh) for cooling/heating, appliances, lighting, and electronics. You can control your energy use to manage costs.