APPROVED RATE INCREASE

MAINE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION DOCKET NO. 2024-00355

EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2025

Public Hearing, February 10, 2025

Approved Tariff Amendment

Effective April 1, 2025, FIEC is raising rates by $219,458 (11%) annually by increasing the Monthly Minimum Charge and adding a new Capacity Charge.

FIEC will increase the Monthly Minimum Charge as follows:

FIEC is adding a new Capacity Charge as follows:

The On-Peak Capacity Charge is higher because FIEC’s most significant peaks occur during the summer months, from June to September. FIEC must design and operate the electric system to serve the high summer peak loads.  

The Off-Peak Capacity Charge is lower because FIEC’s winter peak loads are smaller, and the capacity costs are spread across fewer customers.

2025 FIEC System Peaks

1/22/2025 at 6:00 p.m. - 2,252 kW

2/5/2025 at 5:45 p.m. - 2,207 kW

3/3/2025 at 7:00 p.m. - 1,863 kW