December Power Bill Changes

(December 6, 2023) —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 seasonal (winter) pricing and their Fuel Cost Adjustment (FCA) slightly decreasing. As a result, residential rates will increase to reflect the transition. For example, Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative members using 1200 kilowatt-hours will pay $1.00 more (0.63 percent increase) compared to November for the same amount of energy. The total residential per kilowatt-hour price is now $0.09712 compared to $0.09628 last month. 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.

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.