In response to a cost-of-service analysis completed by a third-party consulting agency, it was decided at Wasco Electric Cooperative’s April 2022 board meeting to adopt an 8.25% rate increase that becomes effective with your June billing statement.<\/p>\n
The COSA analyzed the cooperative’s costs \u2013\u00a0 based on individual rate classification \u2013 to deliver power and maintain infrastructure in the field while continuing to provide reliable power to members.<\/p>\n
To ensure a reliable distribution system, WEC rates must generate enough revenue to maintain existing infrastructure.<\/p>\n
Even after the increase, the cooperative will deliver power to residential members below the national average of $11.18 cents per kilowatt-hour.<\/p>\n
The increase will be seen most with you delivery charge, which is the cooperative’s fixed costs to maintain the poles, wire, transformers, etc., to deliver power to your meter.<\/p>\n
Below is a breakdown of the rates, effective June 2022.<\/p>\n
We thank you for your continued support in our mission to provide reliable electricity at a reasonable cost that benefits our members in the tradition of public power.<\/p>\n
If you have any questions, please call (541) 296-2740<\/a> or email WASCO Customer Service<\/a>.<\/p>\n