Agricultural Power Service
Availability
The application of this rate is limited to members of the Cooperative for the operation of single-phase and three-phase qualifying agriculture motors over 30 kW or having a total of 37.5 kVA of transformer capacity for single-phase and 45 kV A capacity for three-phase, which agree not to use electric energy during Western Farmers Electric Cooperative's called peak days between the hours of 3 and 7 p.m. CST, from June 20 and September 9. The Cooperative will notify consumers of peak days through member provided cell numbers, text, and/or emails.
Type of Service
Single and/or three-phase, 60 Hertz, at standard voltages
Rate
Service Access Fee:
- $40 for single-phase
- $70 for three-phase
Transformer kVA Charge: $0.50 per kVA of transformer capacity
Demand Charge: $11 per kW of billing demand
Energy Charge: $0.099 per kWh
Contract Terms
This rate is effective from the date the contract is signed and shall automatically be renewed from subsequent 1 year terms unless terminated by either party giving notice prior to new summer control season. The consumer is responsible to pay for any demand charges on any kilowatt demand set by the consumer during any summer load control period for a term of 12 months, even if the load is disconnected. If the load is disconnected, the demand charges are in addition to any minimum charges that might be remaining on the original contract.
Metering
Certain monitoring devices (metering) designated by Kay Electric will be placed at load location and shall be and remain the property of the Cooperative. A non-refundable contribution from the consumer will be collected to cover the initial cost of the metering device.
Transformer kVA Capacity Charge
A monthly charge of $0.50 per kVA for all transformer kVA capacity.
Determination of Billing Demand
The Billing demand shall be the higher of the following:
- The kW demand set during the called peak days of summer control period.
- 5% of the previous 11 months peak kW.
- 35% of the present month kW peak.
The summer load control demand is the averaged highest kW demand recorded during the called peak days between the hours of 3 and 7 p.m. of the summer load control period coinciding with our power suppliers 3 highest called peak days.
The monthly peak demand shall be the maximum kilowatt demand as indicated on a 15-minute demand interval.
If the consumer does not control his load during the summer control period, then he is responsible for any demand set during the summer load control period. The consumer agrees to pay the billing demand charge that is based on the summer load control kW demand for the next 12 months beginning with the first billing period following the end of the summer load control period. If the consumer disconnects the account before paying all 12 months of the demand charge, then the consumer will be billed the remaining demand charge on the final bill.
Minimum Charge
The minimum charge shall be the greater of the following charges:
- The total of the service access fee, transformer kVA charge, demand charge, energy charge, and applicable adjustments.
- Minimum as stated in Agreement for Purchase of Power.
Power Factor
The consumer agrees to maintain unity power factor as nearly as practicable. The bill will be adjusted to correct for power factors lower than 90%, when the Cooperative deems necessary. Such adjustment will be made by increasing the total bill by 1% for each 1% by which the power factor is less than 90% lagging. The Cooperative reserves the right to measure such power factor at any time during a period of maximum demand.
Billing Adjustments
Power Cost Adjustment: The above rate may be subject to an increase or decrease due to a power cost charge from our power supplier.
Tax Adjustments: This rate shall be subject to all taxes which the Cooperative may be required to collect, including any franchise tax or other fees.
Gross Receipts Tax: All charges are subject to the Gross Receipts Tax levied by the State of Oklahoma. Currently the tax is 2%.
Terms of Payment
The monthly bill is due within 10 days after the bill is mailed or presented online for the consumer to view. A late fee of 5% of the net bill, but not less than $5, shall be added after the due date. If the consumer fails to pay by the due date, the Cooperative may discontinue service by giving 5 days' written notice.
Peak Day Notifications
Member is responsible to provide Kay Electric with all current email, text, or telephone information in order for KEC to provide member with Peak Day Notices.