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New Rates Effective April 2016
Increase in Power Costs Lead to Electric Rate Increase In October 2015 our power supplier, Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), increased the cost of power we receive by 7.1 percent and the cost for transmission of that power by 4.4 percent. Since 2010 BPA has increased Inland’s rates by close to 26%. Due to the financial strength of Inland Power and by maintaining a tight operating budget, we have been able to hold off on the rate increase until this spring to avoid an increase during the high heating season. Effective April 1, 2016, it is unfortunately necessary to increase electric rates by an average increase of 2.82%, or $3.32 based on 1,500 kWh usage per month. As your energy provider, we want you to know we are doing everything possible to keep our rates as low as possible while delivering safe and reliable service to you. This cost increase is based on rising costs in operations and maintenance, improvements of the BPA hydroelectric system, along with increasing costs associated with BPA wildlife mitigation programs. Also included in this rate increase is the additional cost to meet Washington’s renewable energy requirements (I-937), voted on in 2006. Inland Power’s mandated renewable energy requirement increased from 3% to 9% in January 2016.
Residential and Seasonal Service Availability Charge (single phase) Service Availability Charge (three phase) kWh Charge General Service Availability Charge (single phase) Service Availability Charge (three phase) Demand Charge (over 50 KW) kWh Charge
Small Irrigation Service Availability Charge (single phase) Service Availability Charge (three phase) kWh Charge
$20.15 $30.00 $0.0650
Large Irrigation Horsepower Charge Demand Charge kWh Charge (May to Sept.) kWh Charge (Oct. to Apr.)
$6.50 $6.00 $0.0360 $0.0450
Outdoor Lighting Charge - 3% increase
ENERGY SAFETY
83% HYDRO 10% NUCLEAR
The Dangers of Downed Power Lines Follow these safety tips if you encounter a downed power line. • Move at least 10 feet away from the line and anything touching it. The human body is an excellent conductor of electricity.
4% WIND 2% COAL 1% NATURAL GAS
Washington state law requires that all utilities report annually on the fuel mix used to produce the electricity sold to consumers. In 2014, Inland Power purchased all of its power from BPA for resale and distribution to our members. The majority of that power is generated from the hydroelectric dams along the Columbia and Snake Rivers. We are fortunate to live in the Pacific Northwest and receive this clean, efficient source of power. During 2014, Inland Power also purchased wind renewable energy credits equaling approximately 3% of its total load to meet I-937 requirements. This will increase to 9% beginning in 2016.
$20.15 $30.00 $7.00 $0.0690 $300.00 $7.00 $0.0550
2014
FUEL MIX REPORT
$20.15 $30.00 $0.0650
Large Commercial Service Availability Charge Demand Charge (over 50 KW) kWh Charge
While none of us enjoy raising rates, your cooperative will continue to work hard to keep your rates low and service reliable. As a cooperative utility, you are an owner and member of Inland Power. We appreciate the opportunity to be your utility company and to serve you. Still our rates are amongst the lowest 1% in the country.
Inland Power Fuel Mix Report
MARCH 2016
Inland Power is one of the greenest utilities and the energy it provides is 87% renewable and 97% carbon free.
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• The proper way to move away from a line is the shuffle away with small steps, keeping your feet together and on the ground at all times. • Do not attempt to move a downed power line or anything in contact with it by using another object such as a broom or stick. Even non-conductive materials like wood or cloth can conduct electricity and potentially electrocute you. • Do not drive over downed power lines. • If you must leave your car because it’s on fire, jump out of the vehicle with both feet together and avoid contact with the live car and the ground at the same time. Contact Inland Power at (877) 668-8243 if you ever see a downed power line.