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Transmission Charges
Fees for transporting electricity over high-voltage power lines from generation plants to local distribution substations. Usually a smaller portion of residential bills.
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Distribution Charges
The portion of your electric bill covering the cost of the local power lines, transformers, and infrastructure that deliver electricity from substations to your home.
Demand Charge
A utility charge based on your peak power usage (measured in kW) during a billing period, common for commercial customers.