Standard Service (SC-1)
This is our standard electric rate for the majority of our residential customers, as other rates require special conditions. Service is also available for church and farm customers.
Rates Components for SC-1 (For definitions of these charges, please view About Your Bill.)
Rates for Supplier Services View our Supply Costs area for detail on our Electric Supply Charge pricing.
Seasonal Service Charge Seasonal residences will be charged $34, plus taxes, to turn service off and $34, plus taxes, to re-establish service. Charges will be higher if the work is required at a pole or on the street. The service rates above will be in effect while the service is on.
A charge to cover costs for meter reading, billing, equipment and maintenance. This charge is the same regardless of how much energy is used during the billing period.
Our charges for transporting electricity across our distribution system to your home, whether it is purchased from us or another supplier.
An adjustment to bills of all delivery service customers reflecting the costs, or benefits, of electricity supply contracts the Company entered prior to June 1, 2001. For residential customers, the LTC also includes the benefit of low cost hydropower and a Residential Consumer Discount payment, both from the New York Power Authority (NYPA).
An adjustment for Standard Rate Service customers which provides partial financial protection against the fluctuations between actual cost and the forecast cost of electricity supply upon which rates are established. We do not earn a profit from the electricity supply that we obtain for our customers
These charges reflect costs associated with mandated public policy programs—low income assistance, energy efficiency programs, and certain research and development programs including the advancement of renewable energy resources.
A rate mechanism that compares actual transmission service revenue received by us with the forecast transmission service revenue used, in part, to develop electric delivery prices. As a result of the monthly comparison, a difference determined in excess of the forecasted transmission revenue is refunded to customers, and a difference determined to be less than the transmission revenue is collected from customers.
Our charges for electricity supply are based upon market conditions during the billing period and will vary depending on where you live or do business.
If you choose an alternate supplier, the price will be what you agreed upon with that supplier. If you have an alternate supplier and have concerns related to the Electricity Supply charge portion of your bill, please contact your supplier. If you do not choose an energy supplier, we will supply your energy.
A mechanism that reconciles electricity supply revenues for the month to the market cost of electricity purchased by the Company. Costs in excess of revenues are collected from customers and revenues in excess of costs are credited. For most residential and small general non-demand service, the ESRM includes the cost or benefit of hedging contracts the Company entered into on their behalf.
A credit applied for customers who choose an electricity supplier other than us.
Rates Components for SC-1 (For definitions of these charges, please view About Your Bill.)
| Load Zones A & B * | Load Zones A & B * | Load Zones C, D & E * | Load Zone F * | ||||||||||
Basic Service Charge(1) 
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$16.21 | $16.21 | $16.21 | ||||||||||
| Delivery Charge (per kWh) |
4.206¢ | 4.206¢ | 4.206¢ | ||||||||||
| Legacy Transition Charge (LTC) |
Applicable prices located on the Supply Service Charges Statement found at Electric Rate Statements. | ||||||||||||
| Delivery Charge Adjustment |
Charge varies by month and Load Zone. Applicable prices are located in Electric Supply Charge. This does not apply to customers served on the Market Rate Service as of 12/31/2011.
Effective January 1st through February 29, 2012, the Delivery Adjustment line item on your bill will consist of the Commodity Adjustment Charge only. | ||||||||||||
| Merchant Function Charge** | Applicable Percentage Factors and Rates Located on Electric Rate Statements. | ||||||||||||
| System Benefits Charge (per kWh) |
Charge varies annually and is located on Electric Rate Statements. | ||||||||||||
| Renewable Portfolio Surcharge (per kWh) |
Charge varies annually and is located on Electric Rate Statements. | ||||||||||||
| Transmission Revenue Adjustment |
Charge varies by month. Applicable prices located on Electric Rate Statements. | ||||||||||||
| Electric Supply Charge |
Charge varies by month and Load Zone. Applicable prices are located in Electric Supply Charge. The overall price will fluctuate month to month based on market conditions. | ||||||||||||
| Electricity Supply Reconciliation Mechanism (ESRM) |
Applicable prices located on the Supply Service Charges Statement found at Electric Rate Statement. | ||||||||||||
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Rates for Supplier Services View our Supply Costs area for detail on our Electric Supply Charge pricing.
Seasonal Service Charge Seasonal residences will be charged $34, plus taxes, to turn service off and $34, plus taxes, to re-establish service. Charges will be higher if the work is required at a pole or on the street. The service rates above will be in effect while the service is on.
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Basic Service
A charge to cover costs for meter reading, billing, equipment and maintenance. This charge is the same regardless of how much energy is used during the billing period.
Delivery Charge
Our charges for transporting electricity across our distribution system to your home, whether it is purchased from us or another supplier.
Legacy Transition Charge (LTC)
An adjustment to bills of all delivery service customers reflecting the costs, or benefits, of electricity supply contracts the Company entered prior to June 1, 2001. For residential customers, the LTC also includes the benefit of low cost hydropower and a Residential Consumer Discount payment, both from the New York Power Authority (NYPA).
Delivery Charge Adjustment
An adjustment for Standard Rate Service customers which provides partial financial protection against the fluctuations between actual cost and the forecast cost of electricity supply upon which rates are established. We do not earn a profit from the electricity supply that we obtain for our customers
SBC/RPS (System Benefits Charge/Renewable Portfolio Surcharge)
These charges reflect costs associated with mandated public policy programs—low income assistance, energy efficiency programs, and certain research and development programs including the advancement of renewable energy resources.
Transmission Revenue Adjustment
A rate mechanism that compares actual transmission service revenue received by us with the forecast transmission service revenue used, in part, to develop electric delivery prices. As a result of the monthly comparison, a difference determined in excess of the forecasted transmission revenue is refunded to customers, and a difference determined to be less than the transmission revenue is collected from customers.
Electricity Supply Charge
Our charges for electricity supply are based upon market conditions during the billing period and will vary depending on where you live or do business.
If you choose an alternate supplier, the price will be what you agreed upon with that supplier. If you have an alternate supplier and have concerns related to the Electricity Supply charge portion of your bill, please contact your supplier. If you do not choose an energy supplier, we will supply your energy.
Electricity Supply Reconciliation Mechanism (ESRM)
A mechanism that reconciles electricity supply revenues for the month to the market cost of electricity purchased by the Company. Costs in excess of revenues are collected from customers and revenues in excess of costs are credited. For most residential and small general non-demand service, the ESRM includes the cost or benefit of hedging contracts the Company entered into on their behalf.
Customer Service Credit
A credit applied for customers who choose an electricity supplier other than us.
