Residential Rates

Distributed Generation Program - Rate A

Participating customers will be billed based on the total inflow of electricity purchased from HBPW at the applicable rate, minus outflow credits for the energy sent back to HBPW during periods of excess customer generation. All outflow energy will be credited at the Distributed Energy Value. The outflow credit can be applied to offset customer energy, delivery, capacity and readiness to serve charges. No generated outflow credits are granted toward future billings.

Time-of-Use Rate for Residential Customers Who Possess a Plug-in Electric Vehicle

Available for Residential customers who own or lease a Plug-in Electric Vehicle

Character of Service: Alternating current, 60-Hertz, single or three-phase (subject to availability). The nature of Alternating current, 60-Hertz, single or three-phase (subject to availability). The nature of the voltage is to be determined by the Holland Board of Public Works.

Schedule

The following schedule shall apply Monday through Friday (except weekends/holidays designated by the Holland Board of Public Works).

• On-peak – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Mid-peak – 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

• Off-peak – 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.

Holidays

Weekends and holidays are considered off-peak.

• New Year’s Day – January 1

• Memorial Day – Last Monday in May

• Independence Day – July 4

• Labor Day – First Monday in September

• Thanksgiving Day – fourth Thursday of November

• Christmas Day – December 25
  
  

Terms and Conditions of Service: The residential charging station must comply with requirements that are more fully described in Electric Service Ratebook Terms and Conditions. Service will be further governed by the Holland Board of Public Works Electric Service Ratebook Terms and Conditions.

Minimum Charge is the sum of the charges listed above on all active accounts* per meter.

- Readiness to Serve Charge

Standard Pole Mounted Street/Security Lighting

Decorative Pedestrian Style Street/Security Lighting

Commodity Charge

*ccf = 100 cubic feet which is equivalent to 748 gallons

Readiness to Serve Charge

Private Fire Protection

Public Fire Protection

Hydrant Maintenance charge of $6.25 per hydrant.

Commodity Charge

*ccf = 100 cubic feet which is equivalent to 748 gallons

Readiness to Serve

Multi-family Rates

Shared Gigabit

Availability -  Available for all customers where shared network infrastructure is available.

Character of Internet Service - Broadband connection to HBPW fiber optic shared gigabit network including Internet service. Enhanced Internet services and Multi-dwelling Unit Options are defined in the Terms of Service. Service is subject to availability.

Transit Connection to Shared Gigabit

Character of Transit Connection Service - Broadband connection to HBPW fiber optic shared gigabit network. Enhanced Transit Connection Services are defined in the Rate Book. Service is subject to availability.

Shared gigabit customers can additionally purchase a WiFi Mesh Extender for $5.00 per month.

Active Ethernet

Available for all residential customers. 

Character of Service: Residential Active Ethernet is a private network option that allows two or more locations to connect. Residential Active Ethernet can be used to connect a residence to an Internet Service Provider or a business network. Residential Active Ethernet does not take the place of an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Additional Internet Service fees from ISP will apply.

Setup Fee Options:

- One time setup fee of $200.00 or; 
- Additional $5.00 per month for four years

Additional Fees

Construction fee where the anticipated present value of the net revenues over the first four years are less than required by the cost of the project. This contribution in aid of construction will equal the difference between the installation costs and the allowable extension costs. 


Terms and Conditions of Service: Service will be further governed by the Holland Board of Public Works Terms and Conditions.