Rate adjustment coming in April
February 2, 2022
South Central Power Company is implementing our first rate adjustment since 2017, after a planned 2020 rate adjustment was postponed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Starting April 1,2022, our monthly consumer charge will increase by $2 for residential members, from $17 to $19. The rate at which we calculate your distribution charge is also changing.
Residential rate adjustment
Rate before April 1, 2022
Rate starting April 1, 2022
$.0230 per kWh
$.0240 per kWh
Rate before April 1, 2022 | Rate starting April 1, 2022 |
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$.0230 per kWh | $.0240 per kWh |
For general service (commercial) members, our monthly consumer charge will increase $4, from $18 to $22, starting April 1, 2022. In addition, the distribution rate changes are as follows:
General service (commercial) rate adjustment
Usage tier | Rate before April 1, 2022 | Rate starting April 1, 2022 |
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First 2,000 kWh per month | $.0386 per kWh | $.0391 per kWh |
Next 2,000 kWh per month | $.0265 per kWh | $.0271 per kWh |
Over 4,000 kWh per month | $.0191 per kWh | $.0196 per kWh |
For Large Power members, the monthly consumer charge will increase by $60 for the LP rate category.
Large Power (LP) consumer charge adjustment
LP Rate Category | Rate before April 1, 2022 | Rate starting April 1, 2022 |
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Large Power – LP | $115.00 | $175.00 |
Fortunately for South Central Power members, your electricity costs remain a bargain. Our rates are still a good value, and compare favorably when stacked against other electric power providers in Ohio.
South Central’s trustees and management are committed to continuing to find new and innovative ways – from technology improvements to operational efficiencies – to keep your power costs as low as possible, even while working to improve service and reliability.
For more information, see energy calculators and complete rate schedules.