Rates
Utility Rates
Effective September 1, 2023
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BRAINERD PUBLIC UTILITIES SERVICE RATES
Rates for electric, water, and wastewater treatment services provided by Brainerd Public Utilities (BPU). BPU’s rates are set by the Brainerd Public Utilities Commission. All rates are subject to change if deemed appropriate by BPU.
CITY OF BRAINERD RATES
The Brainerd Public Utilities Bill also represents wastewater collection and stormwater rates that BPU bills on behalf of the City of Brainerd. The City of Brainerd’s rates are set by the Brainerd City Council. If you have any questions in regards to these two rates, please call the City Engineer’s Office at 218-828-2309
ELECTRIC RATES – COMMERCIAL
Each customer will pay a power cost adjustment (PCA) each month based on the kWh that is used. The PCA is based on BPU’s cost of power purchased wholesale from American Energy Partners, Inc. The monthly service charge applies for all rate classifications, regardless of usage on meter. To qualify as a small, medium, or large general service customer, the rate is based on the three highest monthly demands (kW) in a 12 month period. The customer will remain at this rate for the next 12 months. The customer’s demand (kW) will be reviewed on a yearly basis.
Commercial Service – Single Phase – < 15 kW
Service Charge $24.25 Monthly
Energy Charge $0.1030 All kWh
Commercial Service – Three Phase – < 15kW
Service Charge $29.25 Monthly
Energy Charge $0.1030All kWh
The Commercial Service Rate applies to commercial customers, for a single or three phase electric service supplied through one meter at the secondary voltage available at the customer’s location. Customers whose demand (kW) is less than 15 kW will be charged this rate.
Small General Service – Single Phase – 15kW to <100kW
Service Charge $45.00Monthly
Energy Charge $0.0891 0 – 2,500 kWh
$0.0791 Excess kWh
Demand Charge $3.000 – 8 kW
$8.00 Excess kWh
Small General Service – Three Phase – 15kW to <100kW
Service Charge $55.00Monthly
Energy Charge $0.0891 0 – 2,500 kWh
$0.0791 Excess kWh
Demand Charge $3.000 – 8 kW
$8.00 Excess kWh
The Small General Service Rate applies to commercial customers whose demand (kW) is 15 to <100 for a single or three-phase electric service supplied through one meter at the secondary voltage available at the customer’s location.
Medium General Service – Three Phase – 100kW to <1,000 kW
Service Charge $75.00 Monthly
Energy Charge $0.0550All kWh
Demand Charge $15.50All kW
The Medium General Service Rate applies to commercial customers whose demand (kW) is 100 to <1,000 for a three-phase electric service supplied through one meter at the secondary voltage available at the customer’s location. If the service is primary metered a 3% discount will be applied to the energy and demand rates.
Large General Service – 1,000kW – to <2,500 kW
Service Charge $120.00Monthly
Energy Charge $0.0546All kWh
Demand Charge $13.75All kW
Large Power – >2,500kW
Service Charge $120.00Monthly
Energy Charge $0.0852All kWh
Demand Charge $12.75All kW
Type of Service
Service will be alternating current; 60 hertz; under one of the following classifications • Secondary Voltage – Single or three phase, 600 volts or less • Primary Voltage – Three phase, 4,160 volts to 34,500 volts, suppled from BPU Service voltage available in any given case is dependent upon voltage and capacity of existing lines in vicinity of customer’s premises. Service is in accordance with BPU Electric Service Regulations and any applicable riders.
Billing Demand
Billing Demand is the kW measured during the 15-minute period of customer’s greatest use during the month, as adjusted for the power factor. When customer’s average monthly power factor is less than 85 percent lagging, the maximum measured demand will be adjusted by multiplying 85 percent and dividing by the average monthly power factor in percent. The average monthly power factor will be computed by the formula, average monthly power factor equal (100*kWh)/Sqrt (kWh^2 + kVarh^2). If the service is primary metered a 3% discount will be applied to the energy and demand rates.
Dual Fuel
Monthly Service Charge $6.50 Monthly
Energy Charge $0.0593 All kWh
A dual fuel system uses two independent heating systems to heat your business. BPU dual fuel customers use electricity as the primary source of heat. Propane, fuel oil, or natural gas can be used as the back-up heat source. The back-up heat source must be automatic and of adequate size to heat your business during peak interruptions. For example, an electric heat source, such as a plenum heater, with fuel oil, propane, natural gas or electric storage heat as the back-up heating system would qualify.
This program is available to customers who already have an electric service. This rate is interruptible up to 400 hours per season and will be remotely controlled by BPU to prevent excessive peak usage. The space heating load will be separately metered and may be interruptible at any time. This type of service is single phase or three phase, 60 hertz, at available secondary voltage.
Off-Peak
Monthly Service Charge $6.50 Monthly
Energy Charge $0.0600 All kWh
This program is available to customers who already have an electric service. This rate is for interruptible service to energy loads, which are remotely controlled by BPU. This space heating load will be separately metered. Service under this schedule will be available for approximately eight (8) hours per day, normally 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. or as established by BPU. This type of service is single phase or three phase, 60 hertz, at available secondary voltage.
Off-Peak Heating
An off-peak heating customer uses electricity as their primary source of heat. An off-peak heating system utilizes a thermal (heat) storage system that heats up during off-peak times, typically 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. In-floor electric mats, electric boilers for in floor hot water heat, and brick storage units are all examples of storage heat system. The heat is then released into your business the following day to provide 100% of your heating as needed.
Off-Peak Electric Hot Water Storage
An off-peak water heating customer is required to have a 120 gallon or larger, UL approved, water heater installed. The water heater storage system heats water during off-peak times, typically 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The heated water can then be used anytime during the day.
Security Lights
BPU offers a security lighting program. The security lighting is available to both residential and commercial customers. BPU maintains the security light. This service is offered for a monthly fee of $12.00 (+tax) per security light. For further information please contact the BPU Repair Office at 829-2193.
Distributed Generation
Please go to BPU’s website, www.bpu.org/services/renewable, for further information on distributed generation.
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