Defined term
Electricity fixed charge
An electricity fixed charge is a bill charge determined independently of the customer's metered kilowatt-hour consumption during the billing period under the applicable rate schedule.
Also known as customer charge
grid · Concept code GS-CONCEPT-061 · Last verified August 20, 2026
Definition and boundaries
Definition
An electricity fixed charge is a bill charge determined independently of the customer's metered kilowatt-hour consumption during the billing period under the applicable rate schedule.
Applicable jurisdiction: US; rate schedules vary
Definition claim verification: Verified August 20, 2026
In plain language
For Electricity fixed charge, the controlling utility tariff, interconnection document, meter arrangement, and jurisdiction matter more than a generic national description.
What it is not
It is not an energy charge, demand charge, tax, or proof that the entire bill is unavoidable.
Decision context
Why it matters
Name, amount, billing frequency, eligibility, proration, minimum-bill interaction, and solar treatment come from the current utility tariff and bill.
Applicable jurisdiction: US; rate schedules vary
Decision-context claim verification: Verified August 20, 2026
Information boundary
This page provides general educational context, not a site design, production guarantee, utility determination, contract interpretation, legal opinion, tax conclusion, or individualized financial advice. Verify property, equipment, utility, jurisdiction, program, and agreement details before acting.
Concept relationships
Broader concepts
- Electricity pricingPublished conceptElectricity fixed charge is a more specific concept under Electricity pricing
Affects
- Payback periodPublished conceptElectricity fixed charge can affect how Payback period is evaluated
Primary sources
- U.S. Department of Energy: Evaluating Your Utility Rate Options
Revision Published 2020-05-13 · Source event as of May 13, 2020 · Ontology accessed August 20, 2026 · Ontology verified August 20, 2026
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