Rates

HCE purchases its wholesale power from Central Montana Electric Power Cooperative (CMEPC). CMEPC purchases electricity generated by Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) and Basin Electric Power Cooperative. As a member of an electric cooperative the rate you pay for electricity is based on the wholesale rate plus a small margin for operating expenses. HCE is not looking to make a profit for investors, rather we are trying to provide our members the lowest possible rates with the highest quality customer service.

Rate Class 11-Rural Residential
Monthly Recurring Charge  $30 | Energy Charge $.05 kWh (/kWh) | Delivery Charge $.0525 kWh (/kWh)

Rate Class 15- Annual Residential
Annual Recurring Charge $360 | Energy Charge $.05 kWh (/kWh) | Delivery Charge $.0775 kWh (/kWh)
The Annual Recurring Charge is billed for the year in advance on May 1st. Usage is billed November 1st.

Rate Class 31-  Irrigation Rate
$20.11/kW peak from previous year or $15.00 per connected horsepower if kW peak is not available ($360.00 yearly minimum) | Energy Charge  $.0925 kWh (/kWh)Horsepower charge is billed March 1st and must be paid before the meter is energized. Usage is billed July 1st & November 1st. Irrigation meters will be de-energized between October 25th-30th each year.

Rate Class 41- Small Commercial Rate
Monthly Recurring Charge  $50 | Energy Charge  $.05 kWh (/kWh) | Delivery Charge $.0500 kWh (/kWh)

Rate Class 45- Large Commercial Rate
Demand Charge   $10 per kW | Energy Charge   $.05 kWh (/kWh)  |  Delivery Charge $.0325 kWh (/kWh)
Minimum Service Charge $2.50 per KVA of installed transformer capacity per month.  This charge will be billed if demand plus energy charge is less than the minimum.

Rate Class 52- Yard Light
Mercury Vapor  $10 per month  |  High Pressure Sodium  $8 per month  |  LED $8 per month

Other Rates and Fees
Name Change Fee = $10
NSF Check Fee = $20
Connect Fee = $25
Service Limiter Adapter Fee = $25
Disconnect for Non-Payment Fee = $25
Reconnect for Non-Payment Fee = $25
Collection Fee = $40
Security Deposit (non-Electric Heat) = $200
Security Deposit (Electric Heat) = $450
Security Deposit (Other) = The greater of the existing Security Deposit or $200 or two times the monthly average from the latest twelve month period rounded to the nearest ten dollar increment.