Fixed Charge
A flat monthly fee on your electricity bill regardless of how much energy you use. Covers utility infrastructure costs. Typically $5-30 for residential customers but rising in many states.
Why It Matters
Rising fixed charges reduce the savings from solar because you cannot offset them with self-generated electricity. Some states cap fixed charges to protect solar economics.
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Fixed Charge (Customer Charge)
A flat monthly fee on your electric bill regardless of how much electricity you use. It covers meter reading, billing, and basic service. Typically $5-$20/month but some utilities are proposing $20-$50.
Delivery Charges
The portion of your electric bill covering the cost of maintaining poles, wires, transformers, and the local distribution system that physically delivers electricity to your home.