​​The historic two-part rate structure, with a low fixed charge and a volumetric charge, leads to cross subsidies as new technologies enter the utility system.

Electric cooperative advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) technology allows rate designs that better reflect actual costs and the value to the grid while allowing new programs and services to meet evolving member needs.

This fact sheet describes how cooperatives are approaching innovative rate design to meet member needs. FACT SHEET



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