Any taxes/surcharges/fees on electricity bill?

Member since 05 August 2015

purplesugarContributor07 August 2015 15:07:13

100

Hi - I am trying to get a better feel for cost of electricity. I have seen lots of examples out there regarding size of home and how much ac they run, dryer usage, etc etc etc. I am looking for more specific information regarding the bill. At home in Minnesota, the electricity charges only make up half of my bill. Gas is also on there. And then there is over $60 in various fees and taxes, etc! "Distribution charge", "City tax", "State tax". It's really ridiculous. So what I am wondering specifically is if your electricity bill only has your electricity charges, just the kwh usage, or is there a bunch of random taxes and fees in addition to that? If so, how much are these other fees?

Schuttzie Serial expat

Member since 22 April 2014

SchuttzieSerial expat07 August 2015 16:35:58

824

Good question, I'm curious, too!

adlin20 ViP

Member since 08 July 2015

adlin20ViP07 August 2015 20:18:43

1057

There is a surcharge for fuel adjustment and another special charge the government created that get tag onto your bill.

purplesugar Contributor

Member since 05 August 2015

purplesugarContributor07 August 2015 20:23:19

100

adlin20 wrote:
There is a surcharge for fuel adjustment and another special charge the government created that get tag onto your bill.

How much?

adlin20 ViP

Member since 08 July 2015

adlin20ViP08 August 2015 02:23:47

1057

The electric bill is break down into:
Fix charge
Usage charge at kWh x $0.0767
Fuel purchase at kWh x $0.090475
Energy purchase at kWh x $0.046029

The wayer bill is break down:
Water charge
Sewer charge
Fix charge
CCAR charge
Special charge
If you live in the country you dont pay sewer since most have septic tanks. My bills runs between $15 $20 since we have not been in the house longer than a few days. Maybe someone in the groupcan tell you more regarding average usage.

Schuttzie Serial expat

Member since 22 April 2014

SchuttzieSerial expat08 August 2015 10:46:23

824

Thank you, adlin20, for the breakdown!

mac00677 Serial expat

Member since 22 December 2014

mac00677Serial expat08 August 2015 17:52:12

380

With all said and done, my e-bill is between $55-$75/month

adlin20 ViP

Member since 08 July 2015

adlin20ViP08 August 2015 17:59:09

1057

Mac00677, what is your usage? Do you use AC? Im trying to gage my usage to see if solar will be an option.

purplesugar Contributor

Member since 05 August 2015

purplesugarContributor08 August 2015 19:03:47

100

mac00677 wrote:
With all said and done, my e-bill is between $55-$75/month

Why have I read some places about their bills being hundreds of dollars? Have rates dropped?

Troll126 Member

Member since 04 August 2015

Troll126Member08 August 2015 20:54:05

#10

I am also interested if solar would be viable there if someone lived there full time. Initial investment would be high but with electricity costing about double than the mainland it might be worth it.