Rates & Service Fees

CGEMC is owned by those we serve, and as always, we are committed to providing our members with reliable, competitively priced electric service. We are constantly striving to keep all costs as low as possible while continuing to meet present and future demands for service. In fact, CGEMC's rates are among the lowest in the state. Standard rate categories exist for residential and farm service, small and large general service, irrigation service, and outdoor lighting service. Special commercial rates are available for competitive accounts with over 300 kw of demand. Contact our Marketing & Member Services Department for more details. More information about your electric bill can be referenced in Your Bill and Billing FAQ's. To obtain available rates for specialized applications, please contact our local CGEMC office.

The Central Georgia Electric Membership Corporation
Home Energy Partner Service (Rate 1)

Availability

Available in all territory served by the Cooperative in accordance with the Cooperative's Service Rules and Regulations.

Applicability

Applicable only for residential and farm use supplied through one meter to each individual dwelling unit. The capacity of each individual motor served under this schedule shall not exceed 260 amperes at 230 volts starting current (single-phase) or 50 horsepower (multi-phase).

Type of Service

Single-phase or multiphase, 60 hertz at standard voltages.

Rates (Monthly)

Service Charge: $14.00

Summer (May - October)
$0.0764 per kWh

Winter (November - April)
First 700 kWh - $0.0764 per kWh
Over 700 kWh - $0.0454 per kWh

Energy Costs Adjustment

All energy delivered pursuant to this schedule shall be subject to Energy Costs Adjustments as defined in Rate ECA (Energy Cost Adjustment Rider).

Minimum Monthly Charge

The minimum monthly bill for single-phase service shall be $14.00. The minimum monthly bill for multi-phase service shall be $35.00.

Taxes

In addition, the member will pay the amount of any sales, use, franchise, or utility taxes for charges now or hereafter applicable to or arising out of the service rendered or made available under this schedule.

Terms of Payment

A penalty of five percent (5%) will be added to the above rates in the event the current monthly bill is not paid on or before the due date indicated on the bill.

Effective January 2005 Billing Page 1 of 1 Rate 1

CENTRAL GEORGIA EMC
SERVICE FEES

The following fees will be charged for the following services:

1. Membership $5.00

2. Meter Test $25.00
A fee of $25.00 will be charged for requested meter tests. If the meter is found faulty and does not meet the accepted standard percentage, the Meter Test Fee of $25.00 is returned and the customer's bill is adjusted. This bill adjustment will be retroactive for the three preceding months. If the meter test shows that the member was not charged enough for electricity, then the three months' adjustments will be made in favor of the Cooperative.

3. Overtime Charge $30.00
Overtime is charged in addition to other necessary fees and charges for any services rendered between the hours of 4:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, all day on Saturdays and Sundays, and on legal holidays other than for outages caused by trouble on distribution equipment. The Overtime Charge will be $30.00 in addition to the other fees and service charges.

4. Account Establishment Charge $20.00
To process a customer account, to determine the beginning meter reading for a customer account, or to set a meter during normal working hours, the Account Establishment Charge shall be $20.00. New construction will not require an Account Establishment Charge.

5. Service Charge $20.00
A fee will be charged to cover the cost of each trip to the customer's premises for delinquent payments, cut-off or collection of returned checks, or default by customer in keeping pre-arranged agreements.

6. Prepayment Charge - Residential (see below)
In addition to the other required charges and fees, a prepayment or deposit may be required. A credit rating agency is used to assist in determining the amount of deposit required. The deposit amount is dependent upon the results of the credit score. If a deposit is required, the amount is refunded (credited to account) after twelve months, provided a good credit history has been established and no open contracts are on the account

7. Prepayment Charge - Commercial (see below)
In addition to the other required fees and charges, a Prepayment Charge of an estimated bill of up to ninety (90) days may be collected from the customer. In lieu of Prepayment Charge, the customer may furnish a Personal Guaranty for any unpaid or outstanding balance for the account. Any Prepayment Charge is refundable when the account is terminated.

8. Meter Pole Charge $150.00
When a customer requests that the cooperative furnish a meter pole to be used on the customer's premises, a charge of $150.00 will be collected in addition to the other required fees and charges.

9. Moving Pole Charge (Actual cost)
The exception to this portion of the policy is that if moving the pole will be beneficial to the Cooperative.

10. Temporary Service Pole $25.00
When a customer requests that the Cooperative furnish a temporary service pole, a $25.00 service charge will be collected plus $15.00 per month or portion of a month used will be billed. This charge is in addition to the monthly rate base and kWh usage charge.

11. Handling Charge on Returned Checks $20.00
When a customer's check is returned unhonored for any cause by the bank on which it was drawn, the consumer will be charged, in addition to the amount of the returned check, a $20.00 handling charge. The Corporation will not accept checks for payment from a customer or a customer's agent for a period of one year after receiving two returned checks. When a check from a customer or a customer's agent is not accepted due to previously dishonored checks, the Corporation will accept checks for payment from another customer whose payment record is acceptable.

12. Unauthorized Reconnection or Tampering $225.60
Any service found improperly connected or reconnected, or discovery of any tampering with the meter or other service equipment owned by the corporation or the use of any other means whereby electric current is not properly recorded on the meter shall result in the service being promptly disconnected. When a service is found to have been improperly connected, reconnected, or tampered with, the person or persons in whose name the electrical service is listed will be held responsible. Service will be restored when all electrical bills, damage to equipment (if applicable), estimated cost of electricity used from the time improper connection occurred, and any other actual costs involved in restoring electricity to the improper connected or disconnected service are paid. If improper connection or disconnection occurs the second time, the customer, in addition to the above conditions, may be required to appear before the Board of Directors for review and action. The corporation does not waive any rights as to prosecution in such cases as may be provided by law.

13. Arrangement Fee $10.00
A fee will be charged for requested arrangements or extensions of payments due on accounts. *Certain restrictions apply (call for information on restrictions)

14. Temporary Connects-Rentals, Clean-ups, etc $50.00
A fee will be charged to connect service at a location for clean-up or other similar purpose. Two (2) days will be allowed and a connect and disconnect order will be generated. Fees are to be paid in advance. Customers may request service as usual by paying the deposit and kWh usage in lieu of the Temporary Connect Fee.

CENTRAL GEORGIA EMC
ELECTRIC SERVICES

Overhead Construction

A. Primary Residence Individual Extension An overhead line extension of up to 800 feet from an existing line or public road will be made to an individual primary residence with no contribution-in-aid-of-construction (CIAC). The applicant shall be responsible for CIAC beyond 800 feet. Any customer may be required to provide evidence of primary residence.

B. Non-Primary Residence Extension An overhead line extension made to any service other than a primary residence will require a contribution-in-aid-of-construction (CIAC) unless the anticipated revenue justifies the expenditure for the line extension.

C. Temporary Loads An advanced, non-refundable payment is required for the estimated cost to install and retire electrical facilities to serve temporary loads except for temporary service for permanent loads. An advanced, nonrefundable payment of the cost of materials, labor, and overhead less the salvage value of materials is required for installing and retiring electrical facilities to serve a temporary load that cannot be served from existing facilities.

Underground Construction

A. Primary Residence- Individual Extension
1. Customers/members requesting an underground primary extension will pay $3.00 per foot.
2. Customers/members requesting a service drop up to 100 feet will pay $200.00. Rebates may be available for total electric or Energy Efficient homes.
3. A charge of $2.00 per foot for service drops greater than 100 feet will be required.

B. Non-Primary Residence
1. Customers/members requesting an underground primary extension will pay $5.00 per foot. No discounts are provided for total electric or Energy Efficient homes.
2. Customers/members requesting a service drop up to 100 feet will pay $200.00.
3. A charge of $2.00 per foot for service drops greater than 100 feet will be required.
4. This account may be treated as a primary residence if the anticipated revenue justifies the expenditure.

C. Underground Subdivisions
1. A CIAC charge of $1100 per lot ($550 per lot if total electric applies for primary line extensions to developments with a maximum average street frontage per lot of 150 feet. This charge includes a service drop up to 100 feet. A charge of $2.00 per foot for service drops greater than 100 feet is required. This assumes that the primary conductor and transformers will be located close enough to transformers to confine service lengths within sound engineering practice.
2. For lots that are larger than an average of 150 feet and/or require the transformer to be located off the street, an additional $3.00 per foot will be charged for the ditching required that exceeds the 150 feet allowed.

D. Rock Clause
Additional expenses incurred for rock or other obstructions will be added to the total underground charge at cost.

E. Underground Service Greater than 600 AMP
1. The customer will be responsible for the installation of the required services for underground service greater than 600 AMP single-phase or three-phase. This includes the conduit and conductors from the transformer spades to the main distribution panel.