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What Members Should Know About the Service Charge

What is the Service Charge and why is it on my bill?
The Service Charge is a monthly fee that is charged to all Alger Delta members to help cover some of the fixed costs of supplying electricity. Poles, wires, crossarms, transformers, hardware, trucks, vehicles, insurance, interest, and taxes are just a few examples of large costs that Alger Delta must pay regardless of how much electricity is used by our members. These costs, which are reasonably predictable, can be distributed fairly through a monthly service charge.

What Members Should Know About the Energy Charge

What is the energy charge?
There is a line on your bill that shows the previous meter reading, the current meter reading, and the kWH (kilowatthour) Usage. The number under the heading kWH Usage is the number of kilowatthours consumed between the two reading dates. The number of kWH’s is multiplied by the energy rate to determine the energy charge.

What is the energy rate?
It is the charge per kilowatthour that you pay for electricity. For a residential member (full time account) the current energy rate is 10.86 cents per kilowatthour. There are other energy rates for other types of members. To find the rate, simply divide the energy charge by the number of kWH’s show on your bill. Another way to find the rate is to call Alger Delta at 906-428-4141 and speak to one of our Customer Service Representatives.

What is the PSCR and why do we have it?

PSCR stands for Power Supply Cost Recovery and it is a charge – sometimes called a “factor” – that is applied to a members’ bill. The PSCR is a way for Alger Delta to fairly charge members for the cost of the fuel that is used to generate electricity. The cost of fuel for power generation and the cost of transporting fuel, especially coal, have been going up in recent years. The PSCR is adjusted annually to cover these costs. All regulated electric utilities in Michigan have a PSCR factor on their bills.