Why are rate adjustments necessary?

Central Electric is a not-for-profit member-owned entity that strives to keep costs down while providing and maintaining safe, reliable, and affordable services to our members.

The primary cost driver influencing this action is the Bonneville Power Administration’s nearly 19% increase for its power and transmission services over the three-year rate period, beginning October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2028.

Included in these costs are BPA’s capital investments, as well as its fish and wildlife and conservation programs.

In addition, CEC continues to be affected by inflationary cost pressures on equipment, including utility poles, transformers, reclosers, and overhead and underground electric conductors.