December Power Bill Changes
MLEC shares TVA seasonal adjustments
(December 3, 2024 – Centerville, TN) — Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative members will see changes on their December statements that equal a slight increase in electricity costs.
The changes include the Tennessee Valley Authority moving to higher seasonal (winter) pricing and their Fuel Cost Adjustment (FCA) slightly increasing. As a result, electric rates will increase to reflect the transition. For example, Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative residential members using 1200 kilowatt-hours will pay $3.07 more (1.84 percent increase) compared to November for the same amount of energy. The total residential per kilowatt-hour price is now $0.10461. A complete rate schedule is available at www.mlec.com.
To help members better control energy costs, MLEC offers free guidance and resources to reduce energy consumption.
- Turn off unnecessary lights, equipment and appliances when not in use.
- Set your thermostat to the appropriate temperature. TVA recommends 68 degrees during the winter.
- Adjust your ceiling fans to run counterclockwise to evenly disperse heat throughout the room.
- MLEC offers heat pump financing and rebates for home insulation, duct work, air sealing and windows. These measures keep heated air in and cold air out to make your home more comfortable and energy use more manageable to save energy dollars.
MLEC also offers free online and professional in-home energy audits to help members’ energy use. Members can learn more by contacting their local office or visiting www.mlec.com/ways-to-save.
MLEC is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric utility that serves more than 34,500 meters in Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Lewis and Perry counties. We are your source for power and broadband and help build brighter futures for the communities we serve. Learn more at www.mlec.com/about-mlec.