Graham County Electric Cooperative, Inc. (GCEC) filed an application with the Arizona Corporation Commission (“ACC”) for an increase in revenues on October 31, 2017. After evaluating all the evidence, the ACC issued Decision No. 76693, on May 22, 2018, authorizing an overall 2.4% increase in revenue for GCEC. The last general rate increase for GCEC was effective May 1, 2008.
A residential customer with monthly electric consumption of 819 kilowatt-hours (kWh) (average usage) will see an increase in his/her bill of $2.25 per month (from $99.40 to $101.65), or 2.26%. A residential customer with monthly electric consumption of 700 kWh (median usage) will see an increase in his/her bill of $2.25 per month (from $86.27 to $88.52), or 2.61%. The proposed percentage increases by rate class over existing base rates are:
| System Type | System Charge Increase | kWh Charge Increase | Average Increase | Median Increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | $2.25 | 0 | 2.26% | 2.61% |
| Small Commercial | $3.75 | 0.00131 | 6.84% | 4.95% |
| Irrigation | $5.75 | 0 | 2.5% | 4.88% |
| Large Commercial | $12.50 | .00224 | 2.39% | 2.62% |
| Resident Security Light | $0.23 | 0 | 3.99% | 3.99% |
| Commercial Security Light | $0.28 | 0 | 3.97% | 3.97% |
| Street Light | $0 | .00128 | 1.29% | 1.29% |
| Time of Use – On Peak | $3.10 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Time of Use – Off Peak | $3.10 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
The new rates and charges for GCEC will become effective May 1, 2018. If you have any questions regarding this notice, you may contact GCEC at PO Drawer B, Pima AZ 85543 or call (928) 485-2451.