Our Rates
Understanding Demand
Below is a video explaining demand in a simplified way:
​
​
​​
While it showcases an example of how demand is set, it is important to note a couple of things:
-
Your demand is not always set during the hours indicated in the video example. When you set your demand is specific to you and your energy use. If the highest hour of energy use at your home is 2 p.m., 9 p.m., or even 1 a.m., then that hour is when your demand would be set.
-
The energy use examples in the video are simplified. Other devices and appliances will contribute to your home energy use. Your HVAC, or heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system, is definitely a key contributor to when you have the highest hour of energy use. (See the energy efficiency article on HVAC below!)
-
You can check when you are setting your demand using SmartHub! You can also see when your highest hour of energy use was during the billing cycle on your bill.
If you have questions about your bill or the demand charge, please feel free to call us at 800-781-0157 or join us during our next Connect with Co-Mo session focused on demand!
Rates:​​
Co-Mo Connect's electric rates effective as of January 1, 2024.
​
Single Phase Rate – Residential (100 kVa and under)
Availability Charge Up to 200 Amp Service – $35.00
Availability Charge Over 200 Amp Service – $41.00
All kWh – 8.48 ¢
​
Demand Charge* - $5.00
* Your “demand charge” will be your highest hour of power (total kW during that hour) multiplied by the demand rate shown above. This charge is set by when you have the highest hour of energy usage. It is NOT tied to the optional time-of-use rate (EV rate), or peak alert times.
Single Phase Rate – Nonresidential (100 kVa and under)
Availability Charge Up to 200 Amp Service – $35.00
Availability Charge Over 200 Amp Service – $41.00
All kWh – 9.08 ¢
​
Demand Charge* - $5.00
* Your “demand charge” will be your highest hour of power (total kW during that hour) multiplied by the demand rate shown above. This charge is set by when you have the highest hour of energy usage. It is NOT tied to the optional time-of-use rate (EV rate), or peak alert times.
​
Single Phase Rate – Empower Rates (prepaid) Residential
Availability Charge Up to 200 Amp Service – $42.00
All kWh – 8.15 ¢
​
Demand Charge* - $5.00
* Your “demand charge” will be your highest hour of power (total kW during that hour) multiplied by the demand rate shown above. This charge is set by when you have the highest hour of energy usage. It is NOT tied to the optional time-of-use rate (EV rate), or peak alert times.
Single Phase Rate - Empower Rates (prepaid) Nonresidential
Availability Charge Up to 200 Amp Service – $42.00
All kWh – 9.08 ¢
​
Demand Charge* - $5.00
* Your “demand charge” will be your highest hour of power (total kW during that hour) multiplied by the demand rate shown above. This charge is set by when you have the highest hour of energy usage. It is NOT tied to the optional time-of-use rate (EV rate), or peak alert times.
Three Phase Rate – Residential (100 kVa and under)
Availability Charge Up to 200 Amp Service – $48.50
All kWh – 7.82 ¢
​
Demand Charge* - $5.00
* Your “demand charge” will be your highest hour of power (total kW during that hour) multiplied by the demand rate shown above. This charge is set by when you have the highest hour of energy usage. It is NOT tied to the optional time-of-use rate (EV rate), or peak alert times.
​
Three Phase Rate – Nonresidential (100 kVa and under)
Availability Charge Up to 200 Amp Service – $51.00
All kWh – 9.05 ¢
​
Demand Charge* - $5.00
* Your “demand charge” will be your highest hour of power (total kW during that hour) multiplied by the demand rate shown above. This charge is set by when you have the highest hour of energy usage. It is NOT tied to the optional time-of-use rate (EV rate), or peak alert times.
​
​
Large Power Service (over 100 kVa) WINTER
​
Availability Charge – $300.00
All kWh – 7.96 ¢
​
Demand Charge* - $11.00
* Your “demand charge” will be your highest hour of power (total kW during that hour) multiplied by the demand rate shown above. This charge is set by when you have the highest hour of energy usage. It is NOT tied to the optional time-of-use rate (EV rate), or peak alert times.
​
Large Power Service (over 100 kVa) SUMMER
​
Availability Charge – $300.00
All kWh – 8.72 ¢
​
Demand Charge* - $11.50
* Your “demand charge” will be your highest hour of power (total kW during that hour) multiplied by the demand rate shown above. This charge is set by when you have the highest hour of energy usage. It is NOT tied to the optional time-of-use rate (EV rate), or peak alert times.
​
Optional Time-of-Use Rate/EV Rate
(You will not be placed on this rate unless you call in and request it)
​​
Availability Charge up to 200 Amp Service – $35.00
Availability Charge over 200 Amp Service – $41.00
​
​Demand Charge* - $5.00
Off Peak: Winter ( 9 PM - 6 AM ) and Summer ( 8 PM - 5 AM) - 4.16 ¢ per kWh
​
Regular Rate: Winter ( 9 AM - 9 PM ) and Summer ( 5 AM - 5 PM) - 8.48 ¢ per kWh
​
On Peak: Winter ( 6 AM - 9 AM ) and Summer ( 5 PM - 8 PM) - 19.97 ¢ per kWh
​
* Your “demand charge” will be your highest hour of power (total kW during that hour) multiplied by the demand rate shown above. This charge is set by when you have the highest hour of energy usage and could occur during any of the peak times listed above depending on your energy use during the billing period.
​
​
Dusk to Dawn Lights
40 W LED - $9.75
70 W LED - $13.85
100 W HPS - $9.75
175 W MVL - $11.00
150 W HPS - $13.75
400 W HPS - $28.75
40 W LED w/Transformer - $11.00
70 W LED w/Transformer - $15.00
100 W HPS w/Transformer - $11.00
175 W MVL w/Transformer - $12.25
400 W HPS w/Transformer - $30.00
Shawnee Bend - $7.00
​
FAQs
Q: What is Demand?
A : Demand is the amount of power needed to supply every electrical device running in your home or business at a specific point in time. It is the maximum rate at which your household has consumed electricity, which can vary from the hour, day, week, month or season.
A simple way to describe Demand is to look at electric use similar to Internet service use. When one person streams a movie or television show on one device in your home, the stream works great. But as additional people in your house attempt to stream video simultaneously, more bandwidth is needed to ensure the stream works well. So, think of electric use in a similar manner. As more appliances in your home run simultaneously, such as your washing machine, stove and dishwasher, your Demand for power increases.
Q: Why bill on Demand?
A: Breaking out Demand from Energy Use helps Co-Mo bill our members in a way that is fair. Co-Mo’s wholesale electric rates are based on total co-op Demand, Demand (the rate at which electricity is used by the member), and the total energy consumed. Some members create more Demand by using more appliances simultaneously and, as a result, a higher Demand for electricity.
In the past, it was easier to bill metered kWh usage. However, with affordable technology available today to capture Demand, it makes sense to unbundle Demand and make sure everyone pays their fair share.
Q: How can I reduce my Demand?
A: All houses that use electricity generate a certain level of Demand. How you reduce that Demand will be about deciding when to use appliances to help reduce the Demand. For example, if you are washing clothes, don’t run the dishwasher at the same time. Or, if you are cooking on the stove, hold off on putting a load of clothes in the dryer. Spreading out the use of these items will help lower your Demand Rate. However, for some busy families, saving time by using numerous appliances at the same time is more important to them than reducing Demand, which is fine. You will have to evaluate what is important for you and your family and make decisions accordingly.
Now is a great time to review household processes and determine if it is possible to perform high energy consuming tasks at different times of the day. Perhaps some appliances or equipment can be used in the morning and other appliances or equipment in the afternoon or evening to balance and reduce Demand, with the goal of ultimately reducing peak Demand.
Q: How can I monitor and stay on top of Demand?
A: Managing your Demand can be as simple as being aware and remembering to space out times when you are using large appliances instead of using them all at the same time. Another tool that can help you monitor your energy use is the free SmartHub app. Not only will that app help you monitor your energy use, but it also lets you pay your bills and report electric outages. The app can be found in the Google Play or the Apple Store. Simply search for SmartHub. You can also be directed to SmartHub by going to www.co-mo.coop and clicking on the SmartHub icon on the homepage.
