Rates & Fees
How it adds up
Our rates, fees and policies are set by the publicly-elected board of commissioners. They are subject for review. You will find the latest rates, fees and policies below.
Our Rates
SELECT RATE SHEET
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE 1
To single family dwelling, individual apartment or farmhouse for single-phase service.
Please note: Current rate sheet depicts the most recently approved Rate Schedule.
BASIC CHARGE
$0.59 / day
ENERGY CHARGE
$0.04868 / kWh
MINIMUM CHARGE
$20.00 / mo.
GENERAL SERVICE RATE 2 & 2F
Rate Schedule No. 2: To accounts with loads not exceeding 500 kW (as measured by Billing Demand) for general service, commercial, multi-residential and miscellaneous outbuilding lighting, heating and power (excepting irrigation service) requirements.
Rate Schedule No. 2F: To single-phase loads not exceeding 500 watts as determined from the equipment’s UL listing.
Please note: Current rate sheet depicts the most recently approved Rate Schedule.
BASIC CHARGE
Single-phase
$0.75 / day
Three-phase
$1.12 / day
ENERGY CHARGE
All kWH
$0.04544 / kWh
MINIMUM CHARGE
$4.05 / kW
of Billing Demand, applicable to loads of 100 kW and above, but not less than the basic charge.
IRRIGATION SERVICE RATE 3
Customers with irrigation, orchard temperature control or soil drainage loads not exceeding 2,500 horsepower and other miscellaneous power needs including lighting. For miscellaneous power requirements, customers will furnish additional transformers and other equipment necessary. A grinder, chopper, welder, etc., may be used on a limited operation basis; provided, a double-throw switch or other suitable device is installed that will disconnect one piece of equipment from the line while the other is in operation; provided further, that the load so connected is less than the primary load. Customers receiving service pursuant this rate schedule shall be required to pay charges as set forth below.
Please note: Current rate sheet depicts the most recently approved Rate Schedule.
BASIC CHARGE
Single-phase
$31.43 / month
Three-phase
$44.88 / month
ENERGY CHARGE
All kWH billed at
$0.03099 / kWh
CAPACITY CHARGE
First 75 hp billed at
$2.86 per hp
Over 75 hp billed at
$2.62 per hp
MINIMUM CHARGE
Monthly Capacity Charge + Monthly Basic Charge = Minimum ChargeRATE 6 STREET LIGHTING
To political subdivisions of the State of Washington and agencies of the Federal Government providing lighting; and to qualified non-profit corporations, license under RCW Chapter 24.03, providing streetlights to platted residential subdivisions consisting of not less than five permanent single-family residences. Service is to be extended upon authorized application, provided security acceptable to the District, is made available to secure payment for services rendered.
LARGE GENERAL SERVICE RATE 7
To accounts with loads not less than 200 kW or more than 5,000 kW Billing Demand for general service lighting, heating and power requirements. Service will NOT be provided under this rate schedule to process heating or boiler service loads greater than 3,000 kW unless such loads were served on this rate schedule prior to January 1, 2001. Such loads will be served on Rate Schedule 85 or its successor.
Please note: Current rate sheet depicts the most recently approved Rate Schedule.
BASIC CHARGE
$158.78 / month
ENERGY CHARGE
First 50,000 kWh
$0.02248 / kWh
All additional kWh
$0.01988 / kWh
DEMAND CHARGE
$5.31 kW of Billing Demand
MINIMUM CHARGE
$158.78 / month
RATE 13 REC
To any retail customer with service in Rate Schedule Nos. 7, 14, 15, 16, or 85 who wishes to voluntarily purchase Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs).
SPECIFIED SOURCE PURCHASE SCHEDULE 13SS
To any retail customer with service in Rate Schedule Nos. 7, 14, 15, 16, or 85 who wishes to voluntarily purchase Specified Source energy, where the source is known and the carbon emission factor is zero. Preference will be given to Hydroelectric facilities near Grant PUD’s service area within the state of Washington.
INCREMENTAL BLOCK SIZE
100 MWh
MIN/MAX PURCHASE
Minimum Purchase
1,000 MWh per transaction
Maximum Purchase: Not to exceed customer's forecasted consumption over the period purchased less I-937 renewable energy requirement.
CHARGES
Current market rate with an identified maximum price will be communicated between Grant PUD and customer prior to execution of any purchase, and will include applicable fees.
Administrative Charge: $3,000 per transaction
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY RATE 13
To all metered retail customers within the District’s retail service territory who wish to purchase Alternative Energy Resources.
ENERGY CHARGE
$0.75 Per 100 kWh Block
RATE SHEET (PDF)
INDUSTRIAL SERVICE RATE NO. 14
To industrial customers whose Billing Demand is greater than 5 MW/MVA and less than 10 MW/MVA, provided however, service to any Customer load or portion thereof which is or becomes a New Large Load as defined by the District’s Customer Service Policies shall be served at the rates specified in Rate Schedule No. 94.
Please note: Current rate sheet depicts the most recently approved Rate Schedule.
BASIC CHARGE
$685.32 / month
ENERGY CHARGE
First 7,300,000 kWh
$0.02213 / kWh
All additional kWh
$0.03569 / kWh
DEMAND CHARGE
$5.62 per kW of Billing Demand
MINIMUM CHARGE
The Minimum shall be computed as Demand Charge times 75% of the Customer’s Maximum Billing Demand during the most recent 12 month period.LARGE INDUSTRIAL SERVICE RATE 15
To industrial customers whose Billing Demand is greater than or equal to 10 MW/MVA, provided however, service to any Customer load or portion thereof which is or becomes a New Large Load as defined by the District’s Customer Service Policies shall be served at the rates specified in Rate Schedule No. 94.
Please note: Current rate sheet depicts the most recently approved Rate Schedule.
BASIC CHARGE
$1,035.20 / month
ENERGY CHARGE
First 7,300,000 kWh
$0.02642 / kWh
For 7,300,001 to 21,900,000 kWh
$0.02880 / kWh
Greater than 21,900,000 kWh
$0.03136 / kWh
DEMAND CHARGE
$5.88 per kW of Billing Demand
MINIMUM CHARGE
The Minimum shall be computed as Demand Charge times 75% of the Customer’s Maximum Billing Demand during the most recent 12 month period.AG FOOD PROCESSING SERVICE RATE 16
Customers whose Billing Demand is greater than 5 MW/MVA and less than 15 MW/MVA at plants where the primary purpose is processing, canning, freezing or the frozen storage of agricultural food crops (including livestock, poultry and fish), provided however, service to any Customer load or portion thereof which is or becomes a New Large Load as defined by the District’s Customer Service Policies shall be served at the rates specified in Rate Schedule No. 94.
Please note: Current rate sheet depicts the most recently approved Rate Schedule.
BASIC CHARGE
$685.32 / month
ENERGY CHARGE
First 7,300,000 kWh
$0.02153 / kWh
All additional kWh
$0.03569 / kWh
DEMAND CHARGE
$5.64 per kW of Billing Demand
MINIMUM CHARGE
The Minimum shall be computed as Demand Charge times 75% of the Customer’s Maximum Billing Demand during the most recent 12 month period.EVOLVING INDUSTRY RATE SCHEDULE 17
To retail customers whose energy load activity and/or industry meets the requirements of the Evolving Industry definition as detailed in the rate document.
LARGE INDUSTRIAL SERVICE RATE 18
Estimated Unmet District Load Cost Recovery Adjustment Clause Rider Rate No. 18.
RATE SHEET (PDF)
(COMMERCIAL) FAST CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE SERVICE RATE 19
To eligible retail accounts served by Grant PUD for facilities dedicated solely for direct current electric vehicle charging. Rate is only available to Level 3 (or above) fast charging stations with monthly loads of no more than 3,000 kW Billing Demand at an individual location. Service offered for commercial use only, for example, for fleet vehicles and/or public charging stations. Other electric usage at the same location shall be metered and billed at the otherwise applicable rate for the corresponding retail account.
RATE SHEET (PDF)
WHOLESALE TRANSMISSION DELIVERY - LARGE LOAD CUSTOMERS RATE 30
Available to eligible transmission customers delivering power to a Grant PUD point of receipt for service to 115kV and 13.2 kV and voltages below 13.2 kV as determined by Grant PUD. Customers under Rate Schedule 30 are wholesale transmission delivery Large Load Customers within Grant PUD’s electric system that are not Grant PUD retail loads. See rate development history.
MONTHLY BILLS BASED ON LOAD TYPE
WHOLESALE TRANSMISSION DELIVERY - SMALL LOAD CUSTOMERS RATE 31
Available to eligible transmission customers delivering power to a Grant PUD point of receipt for service to Small Load Customers. Customers under Rate Schedule 31 are wholesale transmission delivery Small Load Customers within Grant PUD’s electric system that are not Grant PUD retail loads. See rate development history.
MONTHLY BILLING RATES BASED ON LOAD TYPE
WHOLESALE POINT-TO-POINT TRANSMISSION SERVICE - RATE 32
Available to eligible transmission customers who have an agreement with Grant PUD for Point-to-Point (PTP) Transmission Service. See rate development history.
RATE SHEETS (PDF)
ANCILLARY SERVICES - RATE 33
Available to eligible transmission customers taking service under Rate Schedules for Wholesale Service eligible transmission customers taking service under Rate Schedules for Wholesale Service that specify charges for Ancillary Services. See rate development history.
RATE SHEETS (PDF)
WHOLESALE TRANSMISSION DELIVERY OF RESERVED POWER TO LARGE LOADS - RATE 34
Available to eligible transmission customers who qualify for Reserved Power and have an agreement with Grant PUD regarding the delivery of Reserved Power to Grant PUD for the loads as specified in this Rate Schedule. Customers using this Rate Schedule are not Grant PUD retail customers. See rate development history.
RATE SHEETS (PDF)
AG FOOD PROCESSING BOILER SERVICE RATE 85
To electric boilers which are separately metered and are primarily used for the purpose of processing, canning, or freezing agricultural food crops (including livestock, poultry and fish), provided however, service to any Customer load or portion thereof which is or becomes a New Large Load as defined by the District’s Customer Service Policies shall be served at the rates specified in Rate Schedule No. 94.
Please note: Current rate sheet depicts the most recently approved Rate Schedule.
BASIC CHARGE
$1,268.38 / month
ENERGY CHARGE
First 7,300,000 kWh
$0.02714 / kWh
All additional kWh
$0.03095 / kWh
DEMAND
CHARGE
$5.93 / of Billing Demand
MINIMUM CHARGE
The Minimum shall be computed as Demand Charge times 75% of the Customer’s Maximum Billing Demand during the most recent 12 month period.NEW LARGE LOAD SERVICE 94
To all New Large Loads, as defined by the District’s Customer Service Policies. Service to such loads will be in accordance with the terms of this rate schedule.
RATE SHEETS (PDF)
FIBER OPTIC SERVICE DARK FIBER RATE 120
To qualified customers who have entered into an approved Telecommunications Facilities License Agreement with the District. This Rate Schedule 120 shall only be applicable to existing District fiber facilities. This Rate Schedule 120 shall not be construed to create any obligation on the part of the District to construct any new fiber facilities.
RATE SHEETS (PDF)
FIBER OPTIC NETWORK SERVICE RATE 100
Wholesale High Speed Network Services
RATE SHEETS (PDF)
Other Fees
ACCOUNT SERVICE CHARGE
A fixed, one-time charge per service address to have electrical service put in your name. This charge is added to the first billing.
BASIC CHARGE
A fixed charge based on the cost of the meter and the electric wires to bring electricity to your home or business. This charge also covers the cost of maintaining customer account records. A Basic Charge is billed even if no electricity is used.
NSF CHARGE
In addition to charges from your bank, Grant PUD will charge $25 for checks returned for non-sufficient funds or closed accounts.
Achieving predictable energy prices
Grant County enjoys some of the lowest power prices in the nation. We strive daily to make decision to balance future investments while meeting present-day needs. Our current pricing strategy is focused on implementing small, predictable annual increases when needed to cover rising costs.
How do our rates compare?
Residential average electricity rates*
16.21¢
per kWh*
UNITED STATES
11.34¢
per kWh*
WASHINGTON
5.90¢
per kWh
GRANT PUD
*Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration Oct 2023 report.
Our Policies
Grant PUD has adopted the following policies to serve as a guide to the employees and representatives of the utility. Grant PUD will make reasonable efforts to notify the public of changes of these policies.
Pole attachment info
Companies interested in attaching to Grant PUD-owned poles must first sign a Pole Attachment License Agreement. All attachments must be made in accordance with Grant PUD’s Joint Use Standards. Please contact PoleAttachments@gcpud.org if you’d like to move forward with a Pole Attachment Agreement or if you have any questions related to the process.
Cost of Service Model
Please contact Public Affairs to schedule a time to review the model with staff.
Rate Strategy Customer Meetings
This is your opportunity to learn more about rates, options on how they can be designed and give your feedback on what you see as the best direction for our customers and our county. Knowledge is POWER.
Give us feedback regarding the Rate Strategy Customer Meetings. Click to take survey.
Ag Customers:
Tue., April 16, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Ephrata Headquarters Commission Room | 30 C St SW Ephrata WA 98823
Commercial Customers:
Tue., April 16, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Moses Lake Civic Center | 401 S Balsam St, Moses Lake, WA 98837
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Residential Customers:
Tue., May 21, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Moses Lake Civic Center | 401 S Balsam St, Moses Lake, WA 98837
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All rates wrap up:
Tue., June 4, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Moses Lake Civic Center | 401 S Balsam St, Moses Lake, WA 98837
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