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

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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.

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Broader topic

Electricity pricingPublished conceptElectricity fixed charge is a more specific concept under Electricity pricing

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