At BEC, our main purpose is to provide a highly reliable electric service at the lowest possible cost. For a full list of all fees, please refer to our tariff (PDF).
Fees
(Effective as of May 1, 2022)
| Charge | Amount | Descripition |
|---|---|---|
| Membership Fee | $25 | Payable upon application. Refundable if you leave the Co-op |
| Administrative Fee | $100 | New service connections (excluding transfers), disconnects, and clearances |
| Meter Tampering Charge | $750 | Plus any other applicable fees. Charges will be paid prior to service being reconnected |
| Returned Check Fee | $30 | This fee is charged if your payment is returned by your bank for insufficient funds |
| Meter Test Fee | $125 | This fee is charged if the meter is found to be in compliance |
| Late Fee | 5% | Of delinquent bill amount |
| Delinquent Service Fee | $150 | This fee will be assessed if member account is to be connected after a non-payment disconnect. If reconnecting on a weekend, holiday, or after hours, the enhanced service fee will be charged in addition to the delinquent service fee |
| Enhanced Service Fee | $350 | Must be paid before service is rendered for same day service, weekend, holiday, and after hour requests |
| Distributed Generation Fee | $1,250 | Request distributed generation service interconnection |
| Member Request Fee | $125 | Voltage issues or outages not caused by BEC equipment, request for existing meter loop inspection, connect and disconnect of an existing outdoor light, other miscellaneous request by members. Call to speak with one of our Member Services representatives for more details |
Minimum Charges
Each billing period, members are obligated to pay the following charges as a minimum, whether or not any energy is actually used:
- The availability charge
- Any applicable billing adjustments
- Any applicable service fees
Time-Based Usage (Residential Customers Only)
BEC has developed some innovative ways to help our members save money. Time-Based Usage is one of them. With TBU rates, electric charges vary based on the time of day and the season, unlike flat electric rates, where you are charged the same amount for electricity no matter the time of day you use it. This voluntary program is designed to allow our members to reduce their energy bill by shifting their energy usage from on-peak to off-peak hours.
Time-Based Usage can save members money when they use electricity during off-peak hours. This plan is the best rate for those interested in saving energy and money. For more information or to sign up, click here or call (866) 226-3372.
Learn About Time-Based UsageResidential Single-Phase Service
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Availability Charge | $30 per meter |
| Delivery/Distribution Charge | $0.032080 per kWh |
| Transmission/ERCOT Fees | Varies |
| Energy Charge | $0.066706 per kWh |
| Purchase Power Cost Adjustments (PPCA) | Varies |
Residential Three-Phase Service
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Availability | $42.50 per meter |
| Transmission/ERCOT Fees | Varies |
| Delivery/Distribution Charge | $0.027000 per kWh |
| Energy Charge | $0.074000 per kWh |
| Purchase Power Cost Adjustments (PPCA) | Varies |
Irrigation Service
Irrigation services are reserved for those electric loads associated with pumping water.
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Availability Charge - Single Phase | $30 per meter |
| Availability Charge - Three Phase | $42.50 per meter |
| Demand Charge, per billing kW | $3.55 |
| Transmission/ERCOT Fees | Varies |
| Delivery/Distribution Charge | $0.039000 per kWh |
| Energy Charge | $0.040600 per kWh |
| Purchase Power Cost Adjustments (PPCA) | Varies |
Large Power Services
Members whose peak demand was equal to or greater than 50 kWh. Any new account with a transformer capacity of 50 kVA or greater that has not established a prior service history with the Cooperative shall be classified under the appropriate rate schedule in accordance with a demand estimate performed by the Cooperative. More details can be found in our Electric Rate Tariff.
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Availability Charge | $77.50 per meter |
| Transmission/ERCOT Fees | Varies |
| Demand Charge, per billing kW | $6.88 |
| Energy Charge | $0.064950 per kWh |
| Purchase Power Cost Adjustments (PPCA) | Varies |
Outdoor Lights
Effective August 1, 2023
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| 175 Watts MV | $13.53 monthly |
| 400 Watt MV | $22.24 monthly |
| 100 Watts HPS | $13.94 monthly |
| 250 Watts HPS | $22.24 monthly |
| 50 Watt LED | $11.20 monthly |
| 80 Watt LED | $12.32 monthly |
| 100 Watt LED | $15.68 monthly |
| Energy Charge | None |
| Purchase Power Cost Adjustments (PPCA) | Varies |
Distributed Energy Resources
Avoided wholesale power cost will be calculated by dividing the prior year’s total power purchase cost (excluding demand costs, transmission costs, ERCOT and related fees, and distribution costs) by the prior year’s total kWh’s purchased. The avoided cost will be adjusted once each calendar year, and the amount of the adjustment will be implemented on July 1 of each year.