SCHEDULE 1 – PRE-PAID RESIDENTIAL AND FARM LIGHTING AND POWER SERVICE

AVAILABILITY
Available to all residential and farm consumers, not exceeding 50 KVA of transformer capacity, subject to established rules and regulations.  The capacity of individual single-phase motors served under this schedule shall not exceed 10 HP. To qualify, the member must be participating in the Douglas Electric Cooperative Prepaid Program.

TYPE OF SERVICE
Single or three phase 60 cycles, at available secondary voltage.

MONTHLY BASIC CHARGE
$34.00 per month for each meter

ENERGY CHARGES
All kWhs  9.63¢/kWh

MINIMUM CHARGE
The minimum monthly charge shall be the basic charge where 15 KVA or less of transformer capacity is required.  For consumers requiring more than 15 KVA of transformer capacity, the minimum monthly charge shall be increased by $1.50 for each additional KVA or fraction thereof.

Where it is necessary to extend or reinforce existing distribution facilities, the minimum monthly charge may be increased to assure adequate compensation for the added facilities.  Where the minimum charge is increased in accordance with the terms of this section, energy shall be included in accordance with the foregoing monthly rate schedule.

MINIMUM ANNUAL CHARGE FOR SEASONAL SERVICE
Consumers requiring service during a period not to exceed nine months per year shall guarantee a minimum annual payment of twelve times the minimum monthly charge determined in accordance with the foregoing section in which case there shall be no minimum monthly charge.

CONTINUITY OF SERVICE
The Seller shall use reasonable diligence to provide a constant and uninterrupted supply of electric power; but if such supply shall fail or be interrupted, or become defective through an act of God, the public enemy, or by accident, strikes, labor troubles, or by action of the elements, or inability to secure rights-of-way, or other permits needed, or for any other cause beyond the reasonable control of the Cooperative, the Cooperative shall not be liable therefore.

TERMS OF PAYMENT
Above rates are net and are due and payable upon receipt of statement.

Effective with the bills calculated after June 1, 2024