Special Fees

Type of Fee Amount Notes
Membership Fee $25.00

The membership fee is refundable when you stop receiving service, provided you have been a member for one year or longer. Any outstanding debts from a prior membership in the cooperative must be paid before renewing membership.

Security Deposit
$200.00

A security deposit is required from all consumers applying for electric service. The deposit will be refunded upon establishment of credit according to the cooperative's policy guidelines. This deposit is refundable when you stop receiving service, or it can be applied to your final bill.

Meter Reading Fee $20.00

Members are asked to send in or drop off their meter readings monthly. This is a primary responsibility of each member, and it helps to control costs. If you do not read your meter, you will be charged $20.00 if a cooperative employee reads it.

Meter Test Fee $10.00

This amount is refunded if the meter proves to be inaccurate by 2 percent or more.

Disconnect Fee $20.00

This fee is charged when an account is disconnected due to delinquency or when any meter is disconnected and reconnected under the same account name.

Reconnect Fee $20.00

This fee is charged when an account is reconnected after disconnection due to delinquency or when any meter is disconnected and reconnected under the same account name.

Overtime Service Fee $50.00

This fee is charged when an account is reconnected during non-working hours after disconnection due to delinquency. Unless the work can be completed within regular co-op working hours (Mon. through Thurs. 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.), the overtime service fee of $50.00 will be charged in addition to disconnect and reconnect fees of $20.00 each. This fee must be paid before connection is made.

Collection Fee $20.00

If it is necessary for a co-op employee to drive to the member's property to collect payment, a $20.00 collection fee will be added for each trip.

Security Light Relocation Fee $50.00

This fee is charged when a security light is relocated at the member's request.

Bad Check Fee $25.00

This fee is charged when a check is returned for insufficient funds.

If crews are called out for a problem that is found to be the member's and not the cooperative's responsibility, the member will be charged labor and mileage costs for the trip.