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For Government Institutions, Municipal Services, and Traffic Controls

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Rates for government insitutions, municipal services, and traffic controls.

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A rate for large federal, state, and municipal agencies operating substantial facilities.


Full Use Service to Governmental Institutions

demand-based

A large-load demand-based rate for federal, state, and municipal agencies operating substantial facilities through a single meter.

Best For:

Large government campuses, agencies, or institutional facilities with significant and consistent demand.

Eligibility:

  • 1-year contract
  • Federal, state, or local government agencies
  • Single delivery point through a single meter
  • Not available for predominantly residential facilities
  • Not available to network underground or service below 12 kV after Dec. 29, 1981
  • Minimum demand thresholds apply (3,000–6,000 kW depending on application date)

Rates for government-operated outdoor lighting, including streets, roadways, public spaces, and facilities.


Outdoor Lighting Service – Governmental

for government agencies

Designed for outdoor lighting service for federal, state, and local government agencies, including streets, public spaces, and facilities.

Best For:

Municipalities and public agencies requiring company-owned and maintained lighting infrastructure.

Eligibility:

  • Federal, State, or Local Government agencies
  • 5-year contract
  • Energy billed under EOL tariff. See tarrif details. 

Rates for government-operated traffic control and public infrastructure systems.


Traffic Control – Metered

energy based

An energy-based rate for metered municipal traffic control equipment, including signals, cameras, and related infrastructure located on public streets and highways.

Best For:

Municipal traffic signals, cameras, and related equipment

Eligibility:

  • 1-year contract term
  • Traffic control equipment owned and operated by a municipality or government agency
  • Located on public streets or highways

Traffic Control – Unmetered

Fixed Device-Based

A fixed, device-based rate for unmetered traffic control equipment such as traffic signals, school flashers and traffic flashers.

Best For:

Municipalities operating unmetered traffic signal devices.

Eligibility:

  • 1-year contract term
  • Not avaliable for new premises
  • Government-owned traffic control devices
  • Located on public streets or highways
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What rate applies to government agencies or municipal facilities?

Large federal, state, and local government agencies operating through a single delivery point may qualify for Full Use Service to Governmental Institutions, which includes structured demand and energy pricing.

Do traffic signals and municipal infrastructure qualify for special electric rates?

Yes. Municipal traffic control systems may qualify for either Metered Traffic Control Service or Unmetered Traffic Control Service, depending on how the equipment is installed and billed.

How are demand charges calculated for government facilities?

Demand charges are typically based on the highest 30-minute kilowatt (kW) usage during the billing month. Some governmental rates also include seasonal or historical demand calculations that affect minimum billing demand.


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