Rates
Rates to Rise September 1
As reported in the July Information
Bulletin, our power supplier, the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), will
increase our wholesale rates 46% effective October 1, 2001.
Our retail rates will increase, on average, approximately 28%
effective September 1, 2001 in preparation for our October power bill.
Residential and small commercial customers will see about a 26% increase while
large commercial customers (demand) will increase about 30%.
We are committed to helping minimize the impact this increase has
on our customers. Listed below are a number of programs that are available.
Check off which programs you’re interested in, return it to our office, and
we’ll contact you with more information. Don’t forget to sign up for our
Residential Conservation Incentive Program.
Detailed rate information will be mailed to all customers prior to
September billings.
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WeatherWise:
A residential weatherization program for customers with permanently- installed electric heat.
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Average Pay Plan:
Average monthly payments throughout the year make budgeting easier for residential customers.
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Electric Water Heater Wraps: Water
heater insulation wraps are installed at no charge.
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High Performance Shower Heads: Free
high-performance showerheads and faucet aerators for customers with electric
water heaters.
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Energy Smart Design: Incentives for improving the energy
efficiency of commercial buildings.
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Super Good Cents:
Incentives for improving the energy efficiency in new electrically- heated residential construction
projects.
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Compact Fluorescent Bulbs:
High-efficiency compact fluorescent screw-in light bulbs are sold at the Salem Electric office. Look
for more coupons in October.
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Heat Pump Program:
Loans (5% interest) and incentives ($500-$700) are available for high-efficiency residential heat pump
installations.
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Appliance Rebate Program:
$60 rebates are available for qualifying refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers*, electric water heaters
and front-loading clothes washers*.
*Must have an electric water heater.
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August 2001
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