The COSA study identified the following rate classes as being out of alignment with the cost of service:
Rate Classes Paying Less Than Cost of Service
- General Service 1 (G1)
- Irrigation Single Phase
- Irrigation Three-Phase
- Idle Service
Rate Classes Paying More Than Cost of Service
- General Service 2 (G2)
The OCEC Board approved the following rate changes:
January 1, 2025
- General Service 1 (G1) – Increase energy rate by $0.0030 per kWh (3.26% increase)
- General Service 2 (G2) – Decrease energy rate by $0.0030 per kWh for tier 1 (4.55% decrease) and tier 2 (3.49% decrease)
- Irrigation Single Phase – Increase energy rate by $0.0050 per kWh (8.90% increase)
- Irrigation Three-Phase – Increase energy rate by $0.0050 per kWh (8.90% increase)
- Idle Service – Increase base charge by $16.80 per month (86% increase)
January 1, 2026
- Irrigation Single Phase – Increase energy rate by $0.0050 per kWh (8.17% increase)
- Irrigation Three-Phase – Increase energy rate by $0.0050 per kWh (8.17% increase)
January 1, 2027
- Irrigation Single Phase – Increase energy rate by $0.0050 per kWh (7.55% increase)
- Irrigation Three-Phase – Increase energy rate by $0.0050 per kWh (7.55% increase)
January 1, 2028
- Irrigation Single Phase – Increase energy rate by $0.0050 per kWh (7.02% increase)
- Irrigation Three-Phase – Increase energy rate by $0.0050 per kWh (7.02% increase)