Each utility is comprised of several components. A customer charge is based on the type of account or meter size and is assessed each month whether there is usage or not.
| Electric Rates: |
| Customer Charge: | $6.75 | per month |
| Energy Charge: | $0.09190 | per kwh |
| Power Cost Adjustment | $0.01250 | per kwh |
| Energy Optimization | $0.00164 | per kwh |
*Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) rate can vary month to month. A base amount (cost) for energy is in our rates, however if the actual cost to provide you with energy is higher or lower, that difference must be passed on. The major items that will affect the price of power is overall customer demand and the cost of fuel.
*Energy Optimization charge is a program that was mandated by the State of Michigan and is charged per kwh used. Those funds are used to provide programs, rebates and education that encourage energy efficiency among our customers.
Operation Roundup – this program rounds up the monthly bill to the next whole dollar. The amount collected is used to assist BPU customers that meet strict criteria established by the Community Action Agency and the Hillsdale BPU.
| Water Rates: |
| Customer Charge: | $11.88 | per month (based on a ¾” meter) |
| Commodity Charge: | $ 2.06 | per thousand gallons |
| Sewer Rates: |
| Customer Charge: | $ 9.91 | per month (based on a ¾” meter) |
| Commodity Charge: | $ 3.11 | per thousand gallons |
*Water and sewer rates incur a 100% surcharge when service is provided outside the City of Hillsdale corporate limits.
*Larger meters incur larger customer charges. Please see the “my Utility” section for the full rate structure.
Electric rates effective 7-1-06
Water & Sewer rates effective 7-1-11