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Longmont Power & Communications' residential customers pay some of the lowest electric rates of 58 utilities in Colorado.
Franchise Fee Information
We believe that providing great service means providing clear and transparent communication. LPC electric rates and service charges include the 8.64 percent Franchise Fee paid to the City of Longmont General Fund. The General Fund covers services typically associated with local government such as Police, Fire, Parks, Recreation, Planning, Code Enforcement, Library, and Economic Development.
Even with the inclusion of the franchise fee, Longmont Power & Communications’ rates are among the lowest in both the state and the nation. For individuals wanting to compare LPC rates with other utilities or associations, we will be glad to help you get the most accurate comparison
These descriptions are a summary. For a complete description, visit LPC's Rates and Regulations Page.
Commercial Energy Rate (CE)
Customers with less than 50 kW demand per month pay for electricity consumed as measured in kilowatt hours (kWh). A $20.20 monthly service charge also appears on customer utility bills to cover the cost of distribution power lines, transformer expense, substation expense, meter overhead and maintenance, meter reading, billing and customer service. These represent the fixed costs to provide service to each customer regardless of usage amounts.
Energy Charge, per kWh |
7.92¢ per kWh |
Commercial Demand Rate (CD)
Customers exceeding 50 kW demand in any two consecutive months pay for electricity consumed as measured in kilowatt hours (kWh) and for electric demand as measured in kilowatts (kW). Demand is the highest 15-minute integrated demand occurring during the billing period. An $82.50 monthly service charge also appears on customer utility bills to cover the cost of distribution power lines, transformer expense, substation expense, meter overhead and maintenance, meter reading, billing and customer service. These represent the fixed costs to provide service to each customer regardless of usage amounts.
Energy Charge, per kWh |
4.72¢ per kWh |
Demand Charge, per kW |
$10.40 |
If demand does not exceed 50 kW for 12 consecutive months, customers may choose the Commercial Energy (CE) rate.
Commercial Coincident Demand Rate (CCD)
Customers whose demand exceeds 800 kW in two consecutive months pay for electricity consumed as measured in kilowatt hours (kWh) and for coincident and maximum electric demand as measured in kilowatts (kW). Coincident demand is the 60-minutes integrated demand recorded during the Platte River Power Authority system peak hour and day in the billing period. Rates are developed for individual customers. Maximum demand will be the highest 15-minute integrated demand occurring during the billing period. For detailed CCD information, visit LPC's Rates and Regulations Page.
Customer Charge |
Based on cost of service to customer |
Energy Charge, per kWh |
Based on cost of service to customer |
Coincident Demand Charge, per kW |
Based on cost of service to customer |
Maximum Demand Charge, per kW |
Based on cost of service to customer |
Commercial Contract Rate (CC)
A contract rate is available to customers whose monthly aggregated demand exceeds 800 kW. The contract establishes services to be provided and the amount charged.
Commercial Energy Self Generation Rate (CEGE)
Business customers who generate electricity on their side of the meter using eligible renewable energy equipment, including but not limited to photovoltaics, fuel cells and micro-turbines limited to a maximum of 50 kW are eligible for this rate.
Customer/Distribution System Charge: |
$36.60 |
Energy Charge, per kWh, below the average monthly kWh in the previous calendar year for the customer's standard rate class. |
7.00¢ |
Energy Charge, per kWh, above the average monthly kWh in the previous calendar year for the customer's standard rate class. |
7.92¢ |
Commercial Demand Self Generation Rate (CDGE)
Business customers who generate electricity on their side of the meter using eligible renewable energy equipment, including but not limited to photovoltaics, fuel cells and micro-turbines equal to or exceeding 50 kW are eligible for this rate.
Customer/Distribution System Charge: |
$82.50 |
Energy Charge, per kWh |
4.72¢ |
Demand Charge, per maximum kW |
$10.40 |
Renewable Energy Rate (CRU)
Business Customers can purchase electricity generated from renewable energy sources. Customers must subscribe to LPC's renewable energy program for 12 consecutive months in blocks of 500 kWh.
Energy Charge: |
3.12 cents per kWh in addition to standard rate |
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