Rates and Policies

SUB’s mission is to keep utility rates affordable for all customers. To that end, SUB customers enjoy some of the lowest rates in the nation, and some of the very lowest in Oregon. See below for more information on:
Electric RatesResidential Electricity Rate (effective 05-1-06)

Basic charge: $9.00 per month, PLUS
Usage charge: 4.63 cents per kilowatt hour

Fees:
Service charge to start/switch service: $15*
Service charge to stop service: $0
*A refundable security deposit may be required
See How to Start, Stop or Transfer Service for more information

For a detailed electric rate schedule, click here, or call SUB’s billing department at 744-3795 for more information.
Water Rates

Residential Water Rate inside city limits (effective 1-1-08):

Basic charge: $6.90 per month for 3/4" meter inside city limits, PLUS
Usage charge: varies by number of units of water consumed (one unit is 748 gallons)

  • First 100 units = $ 0.928 per unit
  • Units 101 and over = $ 0.896 per unit
Note: the typical residential customer uses about 11 units/month

Summer Irrigation Rate (effective 1-1-08):

To encourage water conservation during peak demand months, a Summer Irrigation Rate is in effect for bills rendered June through September. The basic charge remains the same; however, units* of water are charged using this schedule:

First 11 units = $ 0.994 per unit
Units 12-100 = $ 1.565 per unit
Units 101 and over = $ 0.960 per unit

* One unit equals 748 gallons of water

For a detailed water rate schedule, click here or call SUB’s billing department at 744-3795 for more information.

For information on how to conserve water during the hot summer months, click here.
Wholesale Fiber Rates

A copy of SUB’s dark fiber rates schedule is located here. If you need additional information, call the Resource Management department at 744-3779.

 

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