Page Two
An itemized break down of page two of your bill. Find information regarding each number on the image in the drop down below.
Detailed Explanation
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Learn the name of the substation that powers your area.
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Graph displays usage and demand. Electricity demand is measured in kilowatts (kW) and represents the rate at which electricity is consumed. Electricity usage [or consumption] is measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh) and represents the amount of electricity that has been consumed over a certain period. Measuring the electricity, you use and the rate at which it’s used is how utility companies are billed. Itemizing both measurements on your bill helps give you a better grasp of the electricity you are using and the demand your home or business is putting on the power grid.
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A breakdown of your charges for the month.
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The service availability charge covers the expenses of maintaining the overall electric system. Regardless of how much electricity is used, the cost of delivering power is the same. Under the cooperative model, costs are spread fairly and equitably across all our members regardless of the level of electricity use. Watch the video below to learn more.
For our net metering members, applied net generation credit can only be applied against current energy charges per Missouri Easy Connect Act 386.890.
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The energy charge covers the actual electricity used at each metered location. The current charges are the total of the service availability and energy charges.
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While WRVEC does not currently charge based on demand for residential and commercial single-phase service, a demand charge rate gives members the opportunity to think about how much electricity they are using at once.
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By donating your spare change from your electric bill to Operation Round Up, you are contributing to a fund that gives back to local organizations and families throughout the five-county service area. When you become a WRVEC member, you are automatically enrolled in the program, but you can opt-out at any time.
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How many kWh hours you consumed this month.
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How many kWH hours you consumed at the same time the previous year.
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The average daily cost for you to power your home. This is figured by taking your total bill for the month and dividing it by the amount of days billed during this period.
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WRVEC uses the high/low temperatures to anticipate members’ heating and cooling needs. Degree days measure how cold or warm a location is by comparing the average of the high and low (mean) of the outdoor temperatures recorded in that location to the standard U.S. temperature, which is 65 F.
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A quick resource reference guide.
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WRVEC offers many ways for our members to pay their bill. This section gives you all your options, so you know what is available to you!
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Information for all five of our WRVEC offices.
Service Availability Charge
The cost of delivering power is the same regardless of how much electricity is used. The service availability charge covers those costs and they are spread fairly and equitably across all of our members regardless of the level of electricity used. Watch the video to learn more.