Rates

January 1st, 2026

Residential base rate services are increasing by $1.00 per month. Demand fee is increasing $1 per kW. Additionally, our second-tier block rates for kWh usage over 1500 have increased. Please refer to the rate class tabs below for details on these changes.

Our power supplier has cited growing electricity demand, major infrastructure investments, aging infrastructure, tighter reliability standards and financial pressures as the main reasons for this rate increase.

Residential services will have a $1.00 increase on their base rate per month. The demand fee has increased to $3.00 per kW. Our second-tier block rates (if you are using over 1500 kWh, or over 3000 kWh for commercial) have also increased. Please refer to the rate classes below for the updated rates. Keep in mind that your usage may vary significantly based on your consumption patterns and weather conditions.

• Demand is the highest amount of electricity used during a period of time. Members will have a daily peak, generally in the morning of evening. This is when the majority of members peak during the same period. When all the members are peaking at the same time, this creates a peak for the Park Electric distribution system.
• Since electricity must be generated at the moment it's needed, serving demand peaks can require resources that are more expensive since they are harder to plan for and require larger infrastructure to accommodate them.
• A demand fee has always been embedded in our rate, we have chosen to separate part of its cost out to put the power of saving into the member's hands.

Yes, you can reduce your demand charge by adjusting your usage habits. While some demand-related electricity usage is unavoidable, such as the periodic operation of appliances like refrigerators and freezers, other high-power loads can often be shifted to off-peak times. Here are a few ways to reduce your peak demand: 

• We encourage our members to “level your load” and spread out the use of major appliances rather than running them at the same time.
• Do laundry and other chores that require significant amounts of electricity at different times such as mid-day, later in the evening, or on the weekends. Consider setting a timer to run your dishwasher, washer and dryer, and other appliances so they don’t run all at the same time. 
• Purchase a programmable or smart thermostat to reduce heating and air conditioning to reduce demand.
• Take advantage of our rebate programs when you invest in new Energy Star appliances.

PEC determines your service’s amperage based on the information provided during the new service request process. PEC has always offered two rate categories: one for services up to 400 amps, and another for services over 400 amps. However, as member needs have grown, we’ve introduced three additional amperage classes to better accommodate larger service requests.

When a member applies for a new service, their electrician specifies the required amperage. Using this information, PEC can determine the appropriate service classification and design the necessary infrastructure to meet those needs.