Energy Assistance Charges & Renewable Energy Charges
Statutory References
Electronic Services
Definition
Each public utility, or alternative retail electric supplier must collect an Energy Assistance Charge monthly from each of its customers for electric or natural gas services delivered by the utility, or supplier.
Each public utility, or alternative retail electric supplier must collect a Renewable Energy Charge monthly from each of its customers for electric or natural gas services delivered by the utility, or supplier.
Note: Electric Cooperatives or Gas Cooperatives and Municipal Electric Utilities or Municipal Gas Utilities may choose to collect and remit the Energy Assistance and Renewable Energy charges but must notify the department in writing.
Tax Rate
Rates are imposed for each of the energy charges depending upon the type of customer and the
customer’s electric or natural gas usage during the past calendar year. Use the
“Tax
Rate Database” to determine the monthly rates for the Energy Assistance Charge and the Renewable
Energy Charge.
Form/Filing & Payment Requirements
Electricity distributor’s return
Natural gas distributor’s return
Questions?
