LAKELAND, Fla. --Lakeland Electric announced an emergency fuel rate adjustment on Tuesday during the coronavirus pandemic.
According to a press release, city commissioners voted to lower the electric fuel charge on Monday. For the months of May and June, the fuel charge will be reduced from $27.00 per 1000 kWh to $20.00 per 1000 kWh, the release says.
The regular rate is expected to resume in July.
The company says it's accelerating the under-recovery of the fuel reserve to provide customers with emergency relief.
Residential Rates Based on 1,000 kWh | Current | Rates – Effective May 2020 |
Base Charge* (see below for a breakdown of charges) | $64.77 | $64.77 |
Fuel Charge | $27.00 | $20.00 |
TOTAL: | $91.77 | $84.77 |
*Base Charge | ||
Customer Charge | $ 11.00/month | |
Energy & Smart Grid Charges | $50.99/1000 kWh | |
Environmental Charge | $ 2.78/1000 kWh |
