Residential Heat Pump

Residential Heat Pump Rate

Available for residential heat pump service to any customer receiving service at the same location and meeting the standards set forth for this type service.
The monthly rate would apply for the months of October through May to permanently installed heat pumps that are the primary source of comfort heating for the non-summer season.

Fee	Rate
Customer Charge	$7.20 per month
first 750 kWh	9.44 cents per kWh
all remaining kWh	7.568 cents per kWh

Minimum Monthly Bill

The minimum monthly bill shall be $7.20.

Load Management Requirement

By accepting service under this rate, the customer agrees to allow the City to install, operate, and maintain remote control devices in the equipment to manage system loads imposed by this type of equipment, and to provide access as is necessary.

Special Rules

Special rules and regulations specifying the equipment that qualifies for service under this rate, and the conditions of service hereunder are outlined in the Department Rules entitled "Heat Pump Rules and Regulations"

In Lieu of Gross Receipts Tax Payments and Sales Tax

In addition to the charge based on monthly rates as computed above, the total monthly charge for service shall include applicable sales taxes and an in lieu of gross receipts tax payment equal to 7.5268% of the monthly rate charge. Sales taxes shall be applied to the total of the monthly rate charge and the in lieu of gross receipts tax payment.

Fuel Adjustment

The fuel adjustment rider applies to all KWH consumption billed on this schedule.

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RATES EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2010

This information taken from Columbia Ordinance - Chapter 27, Section 27-113. The City Council has the sole authority to set rates and charges for Columbia Water & Light services. The City reviews these rates and charges annually.