For the purpose of this division, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
Demand charge.
The demand charge for those customers with demand meters is computed under the provisions of this division.
Energy charge.
A kilowatt-hour energy charge which will be determined as specified in section 13.02.032 and applied to all kilowatt-hours consumed.
Large commercial and industrial customer.
Any nonresidential customer that has a calculated load of more than 200 amps. A poly phase demand meter shall be required.
(1) 
Any nonresidential customer that uses a multi-phase system (i.e. 120/240 4 wire, 120/208 4 wire, 277/480 4 wire). A poly phase demand meter shall be required.
Out-of-city customer.
Any residential or commercial customers who reside outside the city limits or corporate municipal boundaries as they now exist or are hereafter amended.
Residential customer.
Single-family residential customers and multiple dwelling unit residential customers for all domestic usage where all energy is taken through a single phase (I - 210) meter.
Security light.
All security lights which are provided to any customer upon their request but are not metered for their consumption.
Small business customer.
All nonresidential customers that has a calculated load of less than 200 amps, and has a 120/240 volt single phase service.
(Ordinance 705 adopted 8/11/14; Ordinance 910 adopted 9/22/2025)
(a) 
The energy charge shall be applicable to all classes of customers and shall be computed as set forth herein. The cost of the LCRA energy charge and fuel cost adjustment will be added together and the resulting sum will be divided by the LCRA or supplier metered kilowatt-hour sales to the city. The result will be multiplied by 1.10 to correct for system loss, then add 1/2 cent per KWH to that amount. This will be applied against all kilowatt hours consumed.
(b) 
The demand charge computation for customers with a demand meter is set forth in this division.
(1999 Code, sec. 52.16; Ordinance adopting Code; Ordinance 689 adopted 10/28/13; Ordinance 910 adopted 9/22/2025)
(a) 
Residential rates.
Residential rates shall be applicable to all residential consumers for domestic use, facilities owned and operated by churches, schools or municipal, county, state, and federal entities whose peak demand does not exceed ten kilowatts. The monthly rates are as provided in section A13.02.033 of the fee schedule in appendix A to this code.
(b) 
Small business rates.
Small business rates shall apply to all nonresidential consumers whose peak demand does not exceed ten kilowatts. The monthly rates are as provided in section A13.02.033 of the fee schedule in appendix A to this code.
(c) 
Commercial rates.
Commercial rates shall apply to all commercial consumers, churches schools, and municipal, county, state and federal entities whose peak demand is or exceeds ten kilowatts for the maximum 15-minute measured kilowatt demand in the month. The monthly rates are as provided in section A13.02.033 of the fee schedule in appendix A to this code.
(Ordinance 592 adopted 9/24/18)
All out-of-city customers shall be billed a fixed charge per customer as provided in section A13.02.034 of the fee schedule in appendix A of this code.
(1999 Code, sec. 52.18; Ordinance adopting Code; Ordinance 910 adopted 9/22/2025)
All charges for security lights and equipment, as defined in this division, shall adequately reflect the system charge, maintenance, energy charge, and demand charge, and shall have monthly electric rates per security light as provided in section A13.02.035 of the fee schedule in appendix A to this code.
(1999 Code, sec. 52.19; Ordinance adopting Code)
(a) 
The electric meter loop charges are as provided in section A13.02.037 of the fee schedule in appendix A to this code.
(b) 
All charges outside the city limits will be at one and one-half times the above charges.
(1999 Code, sec. 52.21; Ordinance adopting Code)
(a) 
Any alteration to the city’s electric system that is completed based upon a request from a customer shall be paid for by the customer in advance.
(b) 
All costs associated with the alteration shall be paid in full prior to any work being performed by the city. The costs shall include labor, equipment and materials. Labor costs are obtained from the calculation of total man-hours estimated necessary to complete the project multiplied by an average of the hourly wages plus fringe benefits for the members of the electric department. Equipment costs are based on the hourly rate that is established by the city manager. The cost of materials is based on the actual costs incurred by the city to procure the material.
(c) 
Both the city and the customer shall sign an agreement generated by city staff detailing the estimated costs involved in a customer requested alteration of the existing electrical system prior to any alterations commencing by the city. The city shall commence work as soon as practical after receiving payment from the customer. The failure of the city to obtain a signed agreement prior to commencing work does not relieve the customer of the duty to pay pursuant to this section.
(d) 
The customer shall receive a refund from the city if actual expenditures of manpower, equipment, and materials are less than agreed to initially. An actual expenditure of manpower, equipment, and materials that exceeds the amount initially agreed to shall be absorbed by the city.
(e) 
The customer is responsible for obtaining and paying for any required easements.
(f) 
The settlement of any dispute shall rest with the city manager.
(Ordinance 651 adopted 11/16/10)
(a) 
Whenever a customer requests an upgrade in power that requires the installation of additional or larger transformers, the first $1,000.00 cost for materials for single-family (R-1) or $2,500.00 for multifamily (R-2, R-3) and commercial customers shall be paid by the city. Any amount in excess of this shall be paid by the customer.
(b) 
All costs associated with the electric service power upgrade except for the $1,000.00 and$2,500.00 allowances as stated in subsection (a) above, shall be paid in full prior to any work being performed by the city. The costs shall include labor, equipment, and materials. Labor costs are obtained from the calculation of total man-hours estimated necessary to complete the project multiplied by an average of the hourly wages plus fringe benefits for members of the electric department. Equipment costs are based on the hourly rate that is established by the city manager. The cost of materials is based on the actual costs incurred by the city to procure the material.
(c) 
Both the city and the customer shall sign an agreement generated by city staff detailing the estimated costs involved in a customer requested power upgrade prior to any upgrade commencing by the city. The city shall commence work as soon as practical after receiving payment from the customer. The failure of the city to obtain a signed agreement prior to commencing work does not relieve the customer of the duty to pay pursuant to this section.
(d) 
The customer shall receive a refund from the city if actual expenditures of manpower, equipment, and materials are less than agreed to initially. An actual expenditure of manpower, equipment, and materials that exceeds the amount initially agreed to shall be absorbed by the city.
(e) 
The customer is responsible for obtaining and paying for any required easements.
(f) 
The settlement of any dispute shall rest with the city manager.
(Ordinance 651 adopted 11/16/10)