Interim Rate Increase The British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) has approved an interim increase of 0.8% to FortisBC’s electricity rates effective May 1, 2008. This is a direct result of BC Hydro’s recent interim rate increase, which has increased FortisBC’s cost to purchase power from BC Hydro by 5.06%. This is an interim rate increase. Should the BC Hydro rate increase not be approved by the BCUC as filed, any adjustment would be refunded by FortisBC to its customers. The 0.8% rate increase will be added on to the customer rates outlined below. The increase will appear on customer bills as an Interim Rate Increase charge. Customer bills issued after May 1, 2008 will be pro-rated to reflect the rate increase. Charges incurred prior to May 1, 2008 will be billed at the previous rate, and charges thereafter will be billed at the new rate.
Residential RatesBi-monthly Residential Service: Customer Charge $22.52 based on 60 day billing period. All kWh are billed @ 7.078 ¢ per kWh. Time of Use Customers billed under the Time Of Use schedule will be billed a standard charge of $22.52 per two month period plus consumption billed at the rates below: Summer (July, August) On-Peak Hours:
Off-Peak Hours:
All other months On-Peak Hours:
Off-Peak Hours:
Commercial RatesSmall General Service: This rate is for non-residential customers whose electrical demand is generally not more than 40 kW and can be supplied through one meter. Customer Charge $27.13 based on 60 day billing period. General Service: This rate is for non-residential customers whose electrical demand is generally greater then 40 kW but less then 500 kW and can be supplied through one meter. Customer Charge $13.56 based on 30 day billing period. The large majority of FortisBC’s customers are classified under the rate listings above. However, FortisBC has a number of other rate classifications. If you would like to read a complete listing of all FortisBC Rates and Terms and Conditions for Service, please review FortisBC's Electric Tariff. The above rates are subject to a 1.5% late payment charge. |
 
If you have a larger house and aren't using one or more rooms, be sure to lower the heat to those rooms by closing the vents or turning down the heaters. Check your basement and attic to ensure you're not heating areas that aren't occupied.  |