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how your electric and natural gas bills are calculated
Most utility bills have a fixed portion and a variable portion.
| Fixed Charge |
Customer service charge |
Does not vary monthly |
Outdoor lights |
Does not vary monthly |
| Variable Charge |
The rate charged per kWh (electricity used) |
You pay for what you use |
The rate charged per kW (electric demand) |
You pay for using a lot at one time |
The rate charged per MCF (natural gas adjusted every 3 months) |
You pay for what you use |
The 6% state sales tax |
Depends on amount of total electric or gas bill |
The 3% school tax |
Depends on amount of total electric or gas bill |
Most commercial customers spend the following on gas and electricity charges:
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Natural Gas |
Electricity |
Monthly base fees |
From $25 to $100 per meter depending on utility |
From $10 to $60 per meter depending on utility |
Per unit energy rate |
In December 2009, less than $10 per Mcf
(Changes every 3 months) |
In December 2009, 8.5 cents per kWh |
Demand charges |
Do not apply to gas |
Range from $3 to $7 per kW. These can apply when your business uses maximum power loads |
Surcharges or adjustments |
Gas cost recovery rate |
May include one or more of these: fuel surcharge, environmental surcharge, franchise fee |
Outdoor gas/electric lights |
Average $23 depending on size of light and utility provider |
Average $10 depending on size of light and utility provider |
Taxes |
6% Sales; typically 3% school |
6% Sales, typically 3% school |
To learn more, contact Project Manager Elizabeth Graves at 859-986-2373 or
egraves@maced.org.
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