Rate Schedule Outdoor Light Service

AVAILABILITY Available in all territory served by the Central Alabama Electric Cooperative, subject to the Cooperative’s established Service Rules and Regulations.

APPLICABILITY Applicable to consumers, for dusk to dawn outdoor lighting.

TYPE OF SERVICE Alternating current at approximately 60 cycles, 120/240 volts.

MONTHLY RATE

 

Base Rate
Wholesale Power Cost
Total Cost
175W/MV (on existing pole)
6.10
4.89
10.99
175W/MV with 1 pole set
9.60
4.89
14.49
175W/MV with 2 poles set
13.10
4.89
17.99
400W/MV
15.55
10.83
26.38
100W/HPS (on existing pole)
6.38
2.79
9.17
100 W/HPS with 1 pole set
9.88
2.79
12.67
100 W/HPS with 2 poles set
13.38
2.79
16.17
400 W/Comm HPS
15.47
11.46
26.92
Decorative
6.10
4.82
10.93
New Decorative Lights 2001
12.63
2.79
15.42
New Decorative Lights 2008
9.63
2.79
12.42
400 W/HPS
15.47
11.46
26.92
400 W/HPS with 1 pole set
19.72
11.46
31.17
400 W/HPS with 2 poles set
23.97
11.46
35.42
400 W/MH
15.57
10.69
26.26
400 W/MH with 1 pole set
19.82
10.69
30.51
400 W/MH with 2 poles set
24.07
10.69
34.76
1000 W/MH
21.55
25.78
47.33
1000 W/MH with 1 pole set
27.10
25.78
52.88
1000 W/MH with 2 poles set
32.65
25.78
58.43
 LED Non Switched  7.65 1.19  8.84
LED Non Switched with 1 pole set  11.15 1.19 12.34
 LED Non Switched with 2 poles set 14.65 1.19 15.84
 LED Switched  7.65 1.19 8.84
 LED Switched with 1 pole set 11.15 1.19 12.34
 LED Switched with 2 poles set  14.65 1.19  15.84
 LED Decorative 11.15 1.19  12.34
 LED 400 Watt Equivalent  19.63 5.59 25.22
 LED 400 Watt Equivalent with 1 pole  23.88 5.59 29.47
 LED 400 Watt Equivalent with 2 poles  28.13 5.59  33.72
 LED 1000 Watt Equivalent 35.39 8.38 43.77
 LED 1000 Watt Equivalent with 1 pole 40.94 8.38  49.32
 LED 1000 Watt Equivalent with 2 poles  46.49  8.38  54.87

Additional Poles: Any requirement for more than two poles will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis according to the size of the pole.

CHARGES If a Member or developer requests underground facilities or decorative lighting, an additional charge will be required. If additional facilities, such as transformers or additional poles are needed, an additional charge will be required. See Line Extension Calculations.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE The Cooperative shall furnish, install, operate and maintain the security lighting equipment, including lamps, luminaries, bracket attachment and control device on an existing pole or one added pole of the Cooperative. Security lights shall be electrically connected to Cooperative poles so that the power for operation of the light does not pass through the meter for the Member’s other usage. Security lights shall be attached only to Cooperative poles, at a location mutually agreeable to both the Cooperative and the Member. The Cooperative shall furnish and install a second wooden pole if required, for which the Member shall pay the Cooperative the monthly rate charge as specified above.

The Cooperative shall maintain the lighting equipment, including lamp replacement, at no additional cost to the Member. The lighting equipment shall remain the property of the Cooperative. The Member shall protect the lighting equipment from deliberate damage.

TERMS OF PAYMENT Bills are due when rendered and are payable prior to delinquent date of bill. If any bill is not so paid, the Cooperative has the right to suspend service in accordance with its established Service Rules and Regulations.

POWER COST ADJUSTMENT The Energy Charge contained in this rate may be increased or decreased by an increase or decrease in wholesale power cost, operational costs or sales volume experienced by the Cooperative during term of agreement. The Board of Trustees may increase or decrease the monthly adjustment as it deems necessary to maintain the financial stability and integrity of the Cooperative.Rate