OCEC has charged demand to Members in the G3 and G4 rate classes since our last rate design change over ten years ago.
Starting in 2025, prior to demand charge implementation, G1 and G2 Members’ bill will include a line item showing peak demand for the month but with a zero charge for demand. Members will have the ability to view their monthly peak demand and modify their usage, if they so choose, before the charge is implemented. This will allow them to see how modifying their usage might impact their demand and the demand charge.
Beginning in 2026 OCEC plans to charge demand to G1 and G2 rate classes with the following amount and schedule:
- January 1, 2026 – $0.25/kW demand rate
- January 1, 2027 – $1.00/kW demand rate
- January 1, 2028 – $2.50/kW demand rate
Each demand rate increase will be accompanied by an energy rate decrease. Please see the table following this FAQ for a full listing of the proposed base, energy, and demand rates for G1 and G2 rate classes through 2028.