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One of the greatest challenges facing the industry today is energy planning and how renewable options fit into long-term strategies.

Meaningful and responsible energy planning isn’t a trend for us. Our Electric Integrated Resource Plan provides a platform for future energy supply approaches. Through research, public engagement and technical analyses, we’re evaluating new resource opportunities for renewable options.

Electric service statistics

  • Number of customers: 208,548
  • Annual electric use: 4.4 billion kWh
  • Service availability: 99.991% average
  • 2009 System Average Interruption Duration Index: 49.1 minutes
  • Generating facilities:  1,028 MW
  • Sources of generation: 76% coal, 19% oil/gas, 5% hydro
  • Miles of wire: 1,080 overhead; 2,429 underground

Average prices

Price class
Average price per kWh*
Commercial Service - Small $0.0962
Commercial Service - General $0.0696
Industrial Service - Time of Day - 1,000 kWh/day minimum $0.0675
Industrial Service - Time of Day - 500 kW minimum $0.05319
Industrial Service - Time of Day - 4,000 kW minimum $0.05314
Industrial Service - Large Power and Light $0.04487
*Based on a bill for a typical customer from each price class. Actual price will vary depending on customer's consumption and demand patterns.

 

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