The variable distribution charge, as the name suggests, will vary based on a member’s use. Those who use more will pay more through the variable distribution charge.
- It’s basically fuel (i.e., power) for someone’s home.
- Similar to filling up at the gas tank, you control how much you pay through this charge. The more you use, the more you pay.
The variable distribution charge serves to fund operating expenses the co-op incurs related to use of our infrastructure (poles, wires, towers, transformers, conductors, etc.).
The two charges that comprise the “Distribution Subtotal” are what funds SVEC operations (equipment, staffing, everything). Combined, they are the cost to provide electric service to someone’s home, after SVEC purchases power from ODEC.