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Light and Power
Purchase of Power
The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), which supplies
75% of power to the City, is the main power supplier for
the City of Vermillion. The balance of the City’s needs
is supplied through Missouri River Energy Services.
Mission Statement
Vermillion Light & Power shall be prepared to meet the daily
demands for electric power to Vermillion homes and businesses;
shall respond quickly to the community's requests for security,
comfort, and convenience through electric service; shall
insure that the demand for electric power is kept at the
lowest reasonable cost; and shall maintain and improve upon
the ability of Vermillion's electric facility to safely
and reliably serve the needs of the community.
General Information
The department consists of one superintendent, one lineman
supervisor, two lead journeyman, four journey linemen, one
electrical contractor, one electric system specialist, two
meter readers, and a part-time customer service representative.
The department maintains, repairs, and upgrades the electric
distribution system in the City, and maintains and installs
electrical equipment in City facilities. |
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Vermillion Light & Power
115 West Duke Street
Vermillion, SD 57069
Mark Koller
Light & Power Superintendent
605.677.7073
Karen
Harris
Electric Operations Specialist
605.677.7073 |
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Seasonal Rates
As the cost of power varies during the year, the City of Vermillion has adopted seasonal electric rates that include slightly higher energy and demand charges for billing in July, August and September. The adopted rates also include slightly lower energy and demand charge during the other nine months of the year to reflect the cost to the city of purchasing power. These seasonal rates will be implemented for billings made after December 15, 2011. For more information regarding electrical rates, contact the Finance Department at 677-7056.
Residential Electric Utility Rates
The monthly billing consists of a customer charge of $9.00 plus a per KWH charge as follows:
- 8.7 cents for billings done from January to June and October to December
- 9.2 cents for billings done from July to September
Small Commercial Power Rates
Commercial customer with a peak demand under 20 KWH in ten (10) or more monthly billing periods during the prior twelve (12) months.
The monthly billing consists of a customer charge of $15.00 for Single Phase Service or $25.00 for Three Phase Service plus a KWH charge as follows:
- 9.1 cents for billings done from January to June and October to December
- 9.6 cents for billings done from July to September
Large Commerical Power Rates
Commercial customer with a monthly peak demand of twenty (20) KWH or more in three (3) or more monthly billing periods during the prior twelve (12) months. Customers shall remain on this billing rate for a minimum of one year.
The monthly billing consists of a customer charge of $33.00 plus 3.70 cents per KWH There is also a maximum KW charge for Demand as follows:
- $11.30 per KW for billings done from January to June and October to December
- $13.30 per KW for billings done from July to September
Riverwinds Energy - Renewable Energy
Option
100 kWh block @ an additional 2.50/month
Two 100 kWh blocks @ an additional $5.00/month
Three 100 kWh blocks @ an additional $7.50/month
Other-Please specify an amount of 100 kWh blocks
Demand Electric
Demand charge is the charge for electric service based upon the
customers peak demand. Demand electricity is the total amount
of wattage used in a consecutive 15-minute period anytime within
the billing cycle. Demand is recorded and billed as KW (KW=1000
watts). For the KW to be recorded the peak amount has to be maintained
for a complete 15 minutes. Example: 5)1000 watt light
Bulbs on for 15 consecutive minutes=5 KW of demand. Demand usually
occurs at the peak production time of the business.
Security Lights
| Lamp size 70 watt |
$5.80 per month |
| Lamp size 100 watt |
$7.10 per month |
| Lamp size 250 watt |
$12.30 per month |
| Lamp size 400 watt |
$19.00 per month |
The above monthly charges are based on the City providing and
maintaining the light on an existing pole in an area with overhead
electric service. There is a $60.00 installation charge including
up to fifty feet of wire.
Riverwinds Energy - Renewable Energy Option
100 kWh block @ an additional 2.50/month
Two 100 kWh blocks @ an additional $5.00/month
Three 100 kWh blocks @ an additional $7.50/month
Other-Please specify an amount of 100 kWh blocks |