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Energy Charge- This
is calculated according to the metered
kilowatt-hours (kWh) consumed during the
billing period. The per kWh rate is multiplied
by the metered usage for the set billing
period. There is nothing else included
in this rate except for the energy consumed. |
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Energy Customer Charge-
The energy customer charge is a set charge
for all residential customers regardless
of energy usage. This charge covers the
cost to maintain facilities and infrastructure
to continue supplying customers with reliable
electricity. This charge can include items
such as meters, distribution poles, safety
equipment, miscellaneous supplies, and
account administration. |
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Clean Air Rider- This
charge covers the bond payments for the
Emission Reduction Project (ERP). The
amount that customers pay on the clean
air rider is dependant on energy usage.
The rate of the clean air rider will change
each year depending on the debt service
payment schedule. The payments are scheduled
to be complete by 2030. |
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Power Supply Adjustment-
The power supply adjustment is charged
if the cost to supply customers with the
electricity needed exceeds projections.
This adjustment is made in cases such
as high fuel costs, higher market pricing
for electricity, or the load is higher
than projected. This adjustment is based
on usage. |
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Water Usage Charge-
This is calculated according to the metered
water usage during the billing period.
The usage is based on the number of units
of water used. Each unit of water equals
100 cubic feet of water or 748 gallons.
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Water Customer Charge-
The water customer charge is a set charge
to cover the cost to maintain water facilities
and infrastructure. This can include items
such as meters, pipes, fittings, excavation
tools and machinery, and account administration.
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Fire Hydrant Facilities Charge-
The charge was reassigned from the City’s
general fund to the RPU water utility.
All residential, commercial, and industrial
water customers are impacted by the charge.
It is based on the rate class not the
meter size. |
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State Mandated Water Charge-
This charge is required by the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency and funds the required
testing for drinking water. |
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Waste Water Customer Charge-
Same as the other customer charges but
for waste water |
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Storm Water Utility Fee-
Rochester Public Works is responsible
for management of the storm water utility.
This fee is necessary to help fund the
work that Rochester Public Works does
to protect and improve the local water
resources. RPU bills and collects this
fee for Public Works.
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If you have further questions on your RPU
billing statement, please call Customer Service
at 507-280-1500.
