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When you open your electric bill each month, you see a number. For many, that number raises questions. Why is it that high? What exactly am I paying for? Are there ways to lower it? These are fair questions — and ones we want to help answer.

One thing that's not always obvious is that most of your cooperative's costs are fixed. That means whether you use one kilowatt-hour or 1,000, the bulk of what it takes to maintain your electric service doesn't change.

We build and maintain the lines, poles, substations and systems that deliver power to homes and businesses across our entire service area. This includes a service availability charge on your bill, which helps cover the essential fixed costs for maintaining and replacing infrastructure, distribution services, and administration. Every member pays this charge, ensuring a fair contribution to the cooperative's overall operational costs.

To enhance your experience, we're always looking at how we can provide flexible options that cater to a variety of needs. We've developed different rate options to better match how members use electricity.

We offer a few rate plans designed to meet different usage patterns and lifestyles. Our Standard Residential Rate is simple and predictable. Our Electric Vehicle Rate, initially developed for EV owners charging overnight, has also proven to be a cost-saver for many members who heat or use appliances at night, even without an EV. For a more in-depth look at each residential rate, flip to the next page for the article titled "Unlock Savings."

If you're unsure which rate you should be on, we have a team of experts ready to help you decide. You can submit a Rate Comparison Request at okcoop.org/rate-comparison, and a member of our team will provide you with a detailed report to help you determine which rate is best for you based on your personalized usage data and trends.

We're committed to keeping rates fair, transparent, and aligned with the actual cost of providing service. Thank you for being part of the cooperative and letting us power your life.

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