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Small Commercial Time of Day Rate

Linn County REC offers an optional Small Commercial Time of Day rate that rewards members who use, or can move, electricity off of Linn County REC’s peak time which is 4:01 p.m. through 9:00 p.m., seven days a week including weekends and holidays.

Kilowatt demand is greatest during this peak time, potentially causing higher costs for your cooperative. By shifting usage away from this time period, Linn County REC can offer you a lower rate.

The best candidates have balanced year round usage, averaging over 500 kilowatt hours per month with on peak usage not greater than 30%. Each month the results of being on Time of Day will show on your billing statement.

To help you determine if Time of Day Rates could benefit your operation visit these links:

Here is an example of a small single-phase commercial account showing the regular Small Commercial rate (3SCOM) and what it could be on the Small Commercial Time of Day rate (13TOD).

Total savings for the month using 2000 kilowatt-hours (kwh) with 20% on peak would be $30.00

3SCOM Rate:		13TOD Rate:
Facility Charge: = First 500 kwh's .1149 x 500 = Over 500 kwh’s .0795 X 1500 = Total: (Excl tax & EAC) =	$10.50 $57.45 $119.25 $187.20	Facility Charge = On-Peak .1420 x 400 = Off-Peak .0490 x 1600 = Total: (Excl Tax & EAC) =	$22.00 $56.80 $78.40 $157.20
(Facility charge differs for multi phase accounts)

Visit this link for more information on how to read a time of day meter.

Please note:
Time of Day members are not eligible for other optional rates or load management incentives on this rate.

Accounts must comply with Rate Code 13 tariff .

Members who sign up for Time of Day can leave the rate at any time but cannot re-enter within 12 months.

If you are interested in learning more about the Small Commercial Time of Day rate or would like to try this optional rate, contact Member Services.

Download Small Commercial Time of Day Brochure

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