What is the energy charge listed on my bill?
The total energy used over that billing period measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh) multiplied by the per kWh rate. Some rates, like Time-of-Day, include both on-peak and off-peak energy charges.
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What is the service charge listed on my bill?
The “Service Charge” is a flat fee covering the fixed costs of providing electricity to a member’s meter. That includes costs associated with building and maintaining the distribution system, poles, wires, substations, insurance, property taxes, and ...
What is the franchise fee listed on my bill?
Depending on where you live, you may be charged a city fee based on a percentage of your monthly electric usage. Berkeley Electric does not make a profit on the collection of these fees. This a pass-through cost, from the members within a city’s ...
What is the service charge?
The “Service Charge” is a flat fee covering the fixed costs of providing electricity to a member’s meter. That includes costs associated with building and maintaining the distribution system, poles, wires, substations, insurance, property taxes, and ...
How can I get copies of my bill?
To view your current or past billing statements, log into your account on SmartHub. Under Bill & Pay, select Billing History. Make sure you have the correct account selected. You'll see a list of your previous billings. Clicking on View Bill will ...
What are ancillary charges?
Ancillary charges represent fees for additional programs in which a member is participating, such as Operation Round-Up and the Green Power program.