Understand Your Electric Bill<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>11. Change information message area<\/strong>
\n\u2022 If you participate in electronic funds transfer and have automatic withdrawals from your checking or savings account, the message will state the date the balance will be withdrawn from your account.
\n\u2022 You may also see a message that you do not participate in electronic funds transfer, but you have a balance from a previous bill.<\/p>\n12. Electric service<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Has information about your meter.
\n\u2022 Includes meter serial number, present meter reading, previous meter reading and whether the reading was a regular reading by a meter reader or an estimated reading.
\n\u2022 Metering equipment for the account determines the multiplier number.
\n\u2022 Usage period shows the meter reading dates and the number of days in the billing cycle.
\n\u2022 Rate schedule listed, below the meter number, is used to calculate your bill.
\n\u2022 The electricity you use is measured and billed in kilowatt-hours (kWh).<\/p>\n13. Charges<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Fixed charge \u2013 The fixed charge is for expenses incurred regardless of how much electricity you use, such as monthly costs for metering and billing.
\n\u2022 Energy charge \u2013 The energy charge is for generating electricity and delivering it to your home. The total amount of energy (kWh) you use is multiplied by the charge for each kWh. The charge for each kWh varies by account and can be found in the residential rate schedule.
\n\u2022 Resource and Tax Adjustment \u2013 Dakota Electric uses the Resource and Tax Adjustment to adjust electricity prices according to changes in wholesale power, property and real estate tax that occurred since we last set our energy rate. Learn more about the Resource and Tax Adjustment<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>1. Mailing address<\/strong>
\n\u2022 The name and address of the individual(s) or business responsible for the account.
\n\u2022 The mailing address may be different than the actual\u00a0service address.<\/p>\n2. Payment address<\/strong>
\n\u2022 This address is for payments only.
\n\u2022 All other correspondences should be sent to Dakota Electric\u2019s headquarters office at 4300 220th St. W., Farmington, MN 55024<\/p>\n3. Message box<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Contains money saving ideas, event dates and other important information for members.<\/p>\n4. Service address<\/strong>
\n\u2022 The address of the location with electric service being billed on this bill.
\n\u2022 May be different than the mailing address.<\/p>\n5. Member service information<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Information about when and how to contact our members services department.<\/p>\n6. Billing summary<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Lists the amount of your previous bill, payments applied to your account since your last statement, late charges, account adjustments and loan payment amounts.<\/p>\n7. Account number<\/strong>
\n\u2022 A unique numeric member account identifier.
\n\u2022 When you contact us, please provide us with this account number for the fastest service.<\/p>\n8. Statement date<\/strong>
\n\u2022 The date your bill is prepared.<\/p>\n9. Total amount due<\/strong>
\n\u2022 The amount you must pay by the due date to avoid late charges.<\/p>\n10. Payment must be received by to avoid late charges<\/strong>
\n\u2022 The date Dakota Electric must receive payment by to prevent late charges.
\n\u2022 A late payment charge of 1.5 percent on any unpaid balance of more than $10 will be applied to the next month\u2019s bill if payment is not received by the date specified.
\n\u2022 Minimum late charge is $1.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>14. Taxes and fees<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Franchise fees \u2013 Based on a percentage of the member\u2019s monthly bill, Dakota Electric makes no profit from the collection or payment of these fees. The percentage can vary depending on the city you live in, and the fee is required by our franchise agreement with some cities.
\n\u2022 Dakota County Transit Tax \u2013 Dakota Electric collects a transit tax on bills of members from Dakota County. The tax applies to anything subject to general sales tax, and Dakota Electric makes no profit from the collection or payment of the tax.
\n\u2022 Sales tax \u2013 State tax rate set forth based on taxes as of January 1, 1991. The amount of any increase in existing or new taxes on the transmission, distribution, or sales of electricity allocable to sales hereunder, excluding real and personal property taxes already recovered through the RTA, shall be added to the above rate as appropriate.<\/p>\n15. Energy generation & delivery cost<\/strong>
\nThis table shows how much of your monthly bill is used for generation, transmission and distribution of your electricity. The chart will vary for different rate classes.<\/p>\n16. Comparison chart<\/strong>
\nThis chart compares your electricity use for the current month, previous month and same month from the previous year.<\/p>\n17. Account message box<\/strong>
\nThese messages refer specifically to your account and may include messages about your budget billing renewal or adjustments to your account.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>1. Mailing address<\/strong>
\n\u2022 The name and address of the individual(s) or business responsible for the account.
\n\u2022 The mailing address may be different than the actually service address.<\/p>\n2. Payment address<\/strong>
\n\u2022 This address is for payments only.
\n\u2022 All other correspondences should be sent to Dakota Electric\u2019s headquarters office at 4300 220th St. W., Farmington, MN 55024<\/p>\n3. Message box<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Contains money saving ideas, event dates and other important information for members.<\/p>\n4. Service address<\/strong>
\n\u2022 The address of the location with electric service being billed on this bill.
\n\u2022 May be different than the mailing address.<\/p>\n5. Member service information<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Information about when and how to contact our members services department.<\/p>\n6. Billing summary<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Lists the amount of your previous bill, payments applied to your account since your last statement, late charges, account adjustments and loan payment amounts.<\/p>\n7. Account number<\/strong>
\n\u2022 A unique numeric member account identifier.
\n\u2022 When you contact us, please provide us with this account number for the fastest service.<\/p>\n8. Statement date<\/strong>
\n\u2022 The date your bill is prepared.<\/p>\n9. Total amount due<\/strong>
\n\u2022 The amount you must pay by the due date to avoid late charges.<\/p>\n10. Payment must be received by to avoid late charges<\/strong>
\n\u2022 The date Dakota Electric must receive payment by to prevent late charges.
\n\u2022 A late payment charge of 1.5 percent on any unpaid balance of more than $10 will be applied to the next month\u2019s bill if payment is not received by the date specified.
\n\u2022 Minimum late charge is $1.<\/p>\n11. Change information message area<\/strong>
\n\u2022 If you participate in electronic funds transfer and have automatic withdrawals from your checking or savings account, the message will state the date the balance will be withdrawn from your account.
\n\u2022 You may also see a message that you do not participate in electronic funds transfer, but you have a balance from a previous bill.<\/p>\n12. Electric service<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Has information about your meter.
\n\u2022 Includes meter serial number, present meter reading, previous meter reading and whether the reading was a regular reading by a meter reader or an estimated reading.
\n\u2022 Metering equipment for the account determines the multiplier number.
\n\u2022 Usage period shows the meter reading dates and the number of days in the billing cycle.
\n\u2022 Rate schedule listed, below the meter number, is used to calculate your bill.
\n\u2022 The electricity you use is measured and billed in kilowatt-hours (kWh).<\/p>\n13. Charges<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Fixed charge \u2013 The fixed charge is for expenses incurred regardless of how much electricity you use, such as monthly costs for metering and billing.
\n\u2022 Energy charge \u2013 The energy charge is for generating electricity and delivering it to your home. The total amount of energy (kWh) you use is multiplied by the charge for each kWh. The charge for each kWh varies by account and can be found in the residential rate schedule.
\n\u2022 Resource and Tax Adjustment \u2013 Dakota Electric uses the Resource and Tax Adjustment to adjust electricity prices according to changes in wholesale power, property and real estate tax that occurred since we last set our energy rate. Learn more about the Resource and Tax Adjustment<\/p>\n14. Taxes and fees<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Franchise fees \u2013 Based on a percentage of the member\u2019s monthly bill, Dakota Electric makes no profit from the collection or payment of these fees. The percentage can vary depending on the city you live in, and the fee is required by our franchise agreement with some cities.
\n\u2022 Dakota County Transit Tax \u2013 Dakota Electric collects a transit tax on bills of members from Dakota County. The tax applies to anything subject to general sales tax, and Dakota Electric makes no profit from the collection or payment of the tax.
\n\u2022 Sales tax \u2013 State tax rate set forth based on taxes as of January 1, 1991. The amount of any increase in existing or new taxes on the transmission, distribution, or sales of electricity allocable to sales hereunder, excluding real and personal property taxes already recovered through the RTA, shall be added to the above rate as appropriate.<\/p>\n15. Energy generation & delivery cost<\/strong>
\nThis table shows how much of your monthly bill is used for generation, transmission and distribution of your electricity. The chart will vary for different rate classes.<\/p>\n16. Comparison chart<\/strong>
\nThis chart compares your electricity use for the current month, previous month and same month from the previous year.<\/p>\n17. Account message box<\/strong>
\nThese messages refer specifically to your account and may include messages about your budget billing renewal or adjustments to your account.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Electric](\"https:\/\/www.dakotaelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2022-BillDescription_WEB.jpg\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>Click image to enlarge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK OF BILL<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Understanding your electric bill is more than just deciphering a set of numbers and charges \u2014 it is a key to managing your energy consumption, saving money and promoting a sustainable future. Understanding your electric bill empowers you to take advantage of Dakota Electric’s energy-saving programs and rebates which allow you to optimize your energy usage. For more information on our programs and rebates, visit the programs and rebates page<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
11. Change information message area<\/strong> 12. Electric service<\/strong> 13. Charges<\/strong> 1. Mailing address<\/strong> 2. Payment address<\/strong> 3. Message box<\/strong> 4. Service address<\/strong> 5. Member service information<\/strong> 6. Billing summary<\/strong> 7. Account number<\/strong> 8. Statement date<\/strong> 9. Total amount due<\/strong> 10. Payment must be received by to avoid late charges<\/strong> 14. Taxes and fees<\/strong> 15. Energy generation & delivery cost<\/strong> 16. Comparison chart<\/strong> 17. Account message box<\/strong> 1. Mailing address<\/strong> 2. Payment address<\/strong> 3. Message box<\/strong> 4. Service address<\/strong> 5. Member service information<\/strong> 6. Billing summary<\/strong> 7. Account number<\/strong> 8. Statement date<\/strong> 9. Total amount due<\/strong> 10. Payment must be received by to avoid late charges<\/strong> 11. Change information message area<\/strong> 12. Electric service<\/strong> 13. Charges<\/strong> 14. Taxes and fees<\/strong> 15. Energy generation & delivery cost<\/strong> 16. Comparison chart<\/strong> 17. Account message box<\/strong> Click image to enlarge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> Understanding your electric bill is more than just deciphering a set of numbers and charges \u2014 it is a key to managing your energy consumption, saving money and promoting a sustainable future. Understanding your electric bill empowers you to take advantage of Dakota Electric’s energy-saving programs and rebates which allow you to optimize your energy usage. For more information on our programs and rebates, visit the programs and rebates page<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\n\u2022 If you participate in electronic funds transfer and have automatic withdrawals from your checking or savings account, the message will state the date the balance will be withdrawn from your account.
\n\u2022 You may also see a message that you do not participate in electronic funds transfer, but you have a balance from a previous bill.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Has information about your meter.
\n\u2022 Includes meter serial number, present meter reading, previous meter reading and whether the reading was a regular reading by a meter reader or an estimated reading.
\n\u2022 Metering equipment for the account determines the multiplier number.
\n\u2022 Usage period shows the meter reading dates and the number of days in the billing cycle.
\n\u2022 Rate schedule listed, below the meter number, is used to calculate your bill.
\n\u2022 The electricity you use is measured and billed in kilowatt-hours (kWh).<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Fixed charge \u2013 The fixed charge is for expenses incurred regardless of how much electricity you use, such as monthly costs for metering and billing.
\n\u2022 Energy charge \u2013 The energy charge is for generating electricity and delivering it to your home. The total amount of energy (kWh) you use is multiplied by the charge for each kWh. The charge for each kWh varies by account and can be found in the residential rate schedule.
\n\u2022 Resource and Tax Adjustment \u2013 Dakota Electric uses the Resource and Tax Adjustment to adjust electricity prices according to changes in wholesale power, property and real estate tax that occurred since we last set our energy rate. Learn more about the Resource and Tax Adjustment<\/p>\n<\/div>
\n\u2022 The name and address of the individual(s) or business responsible for the account.
\n\u2022 The mailing address may be different than the actual\u00a0service address.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 This address is for payments only.
\n\u2022 All other correspondences should be sent to Dakota Electric\u2019s headquarters office at 4300 220th St. W., Farmington, MN 55024<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Contains money saving ideas, event dates and other important information for members.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 The address of the location with electric service being billed on this bill.
\n\u2022 May be different than the mailing address.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Information about when and how to contact our members services department.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Lists the amount of your previous bill, payments applied to your account since your last statement, late charges, account adjustments and loan payment amounts.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 A unique numeric member account identifier.
\n\u2022 When you contact us, please provide us with this account number for the fastest service.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 The date your bill is prepared.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 The amount you must pay by the due date to avoid late charges.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 The date Dakota Electric must receive payment by to prevent late charges.
\n\u2022 A late payment charge of 1.5 percent on any unpaid balance of more than $10 will be applied to the next month\u2019s bill if payment is not received by the date specified.
\n\u2022 Minimum late charge is $1.<\/p>\n<\/div>
\n\u2022 Franchise fees \u2013 Based on a percentage of the member\u2019s monthly bill, Dakota Electric makes no profit from the collection or payment of these fees. The percentage can vary depending on the city you live in, and the fee is required by our franchise agreement with some cities.
\n\u2022 Dakota County Transit Tax \u2013 Dakota Electric collects a transit tax on bills of members from Dakota County. The tax applies to anything subject to general sales tax, and Dakota Electric makes no profit from the collection or payment of the tax.
\n\u2022 Sales tax \u2013 State tax rate set forth based on taxes as of January 1, 1991. The amount of any increase in existing or new taxes on the transmission, distribution, or sales of electricity allocable to sales hereunder, excluding real and personal property taxes already recovered through the RTA, shall be added to the above rate as appropriate.<\/p>\n
\nThis table shows how much of your monthly bill is used for generation, transmission and distribution of your electricity. The chart will vary for different rate classes.<\/p>\n
\nThis chart compares your electricity use for the current month, previous month and same month from the previous year.<\/p>\n
\nThese messages refer specifically to your account and may include messages about your budget billing renewal or adjustments to your account.<\/p>\n<\/div>
\n\u2022 The name and address of the individual(s) or business responsible for the account.
\n\u2022 The mailing address may be different than the actually service address.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 This address is for payments only.
\n\u2022 All other correspondences should be sent to Dakota Electric\u2019s headquarters office at 4300 220th St. W., Farmington, MN 55024<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Contains money saving ideas, event dates and other important information for members.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 The address of the location with electric service being billed on this bill.
\n\u2022 May be different than the mailing address.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Information about when and how to contact our members services department.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Lists the amount of your previous bill, payments applied to your account since your last statement, late charges, account adjustments and loan payment amounts.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 A unique numeric member account identifier.
\n\u2022 When you contact us, please provide us with this account number for the fastest service.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 The date your bill is prepared.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 The amount you must pay by the due date to avoid late charges.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 The date Dakota Electric must receive payment by to prevent late charges.
\n\u2022 A late payment charge of 1.5 percent on any unpaid balance of more than $10 will be applied to the next month\u2019s bill if payment is not received by the date specified.
\n\u2022 Minimum late charge is $1.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 If you participate in electronic funds transfer and have automatic withdrawals from your checking or savings account, the message will state the date the balance will be withdrawn from your account.
\n\u2022 You may also see a message that you do not participate in electronic funds transfer, but you have a balance from a previous bill.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Has information about your meter.
\n\u2022 Includes meter serial number, present meter reading, previous meter reading and whether the reading was a regular reading by a meter reader or an estimated reading.
\n\u2022 Metering equipment for the account determines the multiplier number.
\n\u2022 Usage period shows the meter reading dates and the number of days in the billing cycle.
\n\u2022 Rate schedule listed, below the meter number, is used to calculate your bill.
\n\u2022 The electricity you use is measured and billed in kilowatt-hours (kWh).<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Fixed charge \u2013 The fixed charge is for expenses incurred regardless of how much electricity you use, such as monthly costs for metering and billing.
\n\u2022 Energy charge \u2013 The energy charge is for generating electricity and delivering it to your home. The total amount of energy (kWh) you use is multiplied by the charge for each kWh. The charge for each kWh varies by account and can be found in the residential rate schedule.
\n\u2022 Resource and Tax Adjustment \u2013 Dakota Electric uses the Resource and Tax Adjustment to adjust electricity prices according to changes in wholesale power, property and real estate tax that occurred since we last set our energy rate. Learn more about the Resource and Tax Adjustment<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Franchise fees \u2013 Based on a percentage of the member\u2019s monthly bill, Dakota Electric makes no profit from the collection or payment of these fees. The percentage can vary depending on the city you live in, and the fee is required by our franchise agreement with some cities.
\n\u2022 Dakota County Transit Tax \u2013 Dakota Electric collects a transit tax on bills of members from Dakota County. The tax applies to anything subject to general sales tax, and Dakota Electric makes no profit from the collection or payment of the tax.
\n\u2022 Sales tax \u2013 State tax rate set forth based on taxes as of January 1, 1991. The amount of any increase in existing or new taxes on the transmission, distribution, or sales of electricity allocable to sales hereunder, excluding real and personal property taxes already recovered through the RTA, shall be added to the above rate as appropriate.<\/p>\n
\nThis table shows how much of your monthly bill is used for generation, transmission and distribution of your electricity. The chart will vary for different rate classes.<\/p>\n
\nThis chart compares your electricity use for the current month, previous month and same month from the previous year.<\/p>\n
\nThese messages refer specifically to your account and may include messages about your budget billing renewal or adjustments to your account.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>