Electric Utilities
Schedule of Fees and Charges
Utility Line Construction for Electric Service
Individual Services – New Service Connection |
Connect fee includes 0-200 ft underground |
$ 625.00 per service |
Over 200 ft underground |
$ 7.50 per ft |
Additional meter utilizing existing service |
$ 50.00 |
Primary and Secondary Line Construction |
Underground in conduit |
$ 9.00 per linear foot per phase |
Overhead, when feasible |
$ 6.00 per linear foot per phase |
Three phase transformer pad |
$ 1,000.00 |
Temporary service connection |
$ 200.00 per service |
Site not ready for installation trip charge |
$ 80.00 |
Account Fees |
Name change |
$ 10.00 |
Security Deposit – Residential |
$ 200.00 or 2 months average bill minimum |
Security Deposit – Commercial |
$ 500.00 or 2 months average bill minimum |
Meter tampering |
$ 500.00 |
Late payment penalty |
2% per month |
Second notice fee |
$ 5.00 |
Returned payment fee |
$ 35.00 |
Facilities Charge for Reconnect (in same name) |
9-month maximum |
Special payment agreement |
$ 5.00 per agreement |
Service Fees |
Disconnect / Reconnect fee (from 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) |
$ 35.00 each |
Disconnect / Reconnect fee (from 5:00 p.m. to 10 p.m.) |
$ 100.00 each |
Disconnect / Reconnect fee (from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.) |
$ 350.00 each |
Meter test (certified), refunded if meter is at fault |
$ 35.00 each |
Collection fee (more than 3 times per year) |
$ 70.00 |
Base and Usage Charges |
Base Facility Charge – Residential (Rate 1) |
$ 29.75 per month |
Energy Charge |
$ 0.1022 per kWh |
Wholesale Power Cost Adjustment (WPCA) |
$ 0.00000 per kWh |
REPS Rider (NC Renewable Energy Charge) |
$ 0.42 residential |
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$ 1.79 commercial |
For non-residential and renewable generation rates, refer to the BEMC Rate Schedule.
For Time-of-Use Rates, click here.
Outdoor Lighting |
Installation |
from $100.00 |
Pole set at time of initial service or upgrade |
$ 100.00 |
In excess of 100 feet from existing facility |
$ 100.00 plus $2.50 per foot |
Special lighting |
Varies, call for quote |