Irrigation Systems
Irrigation systems are a vital part of agriculture in Cass, Mason and Tazewell Counties. We have invested a heavy backbone of three-phase service into the area and have worked closely with irrigators to provide quality service that benefits both the irrigator and the entire electric cooperative.
3 Irrigation Rate Options
Please call 800-872-1203 or email System Engineer Dustin Crosier at dcrosier@menard.com to discuss your rate.
Rate 50 - Base Non-interruptible Rate; highest Facility and Demand Charge rates.
The member may irrigate with no restrictions.
Rate 51 – Hybrid Interruptible Rate with Override option; lowest Facility Charge rate, with hybrid Demand Charge rate based on member operations.
Utilizes a member’s web-based remote-managed application with any of these approved vendors: AgSense, FieldNet, FieldWise or ReinCloud. The member and application vendor are obligated to enter into a three-party agreement with the Co-op, which provides us the ability to load control each pivot using the application. Member has the option to opt-out of load control events through the application for convenience and be charged a higher Demand Charge rate during the opt-out month.
Rate 52 - Interruptible Rate with No Override option.
Utilizes a load control device installed and maintained by the Co-op. Member does not have the option to opt-out of load control events for convenience.
Charges
Download PDF of Rate Sheet for all details.
Facility Charge
Rate 50 & Rate 52 - $1,368.00 per year
Rate 51 –$1,248.00 per year.
Facility Charge billed over the six (6) billing months of the Irrigation Season, or the balance of the annual Facility Charge in the final month of service, if service is disconnected.
Energy Charges
All kWh @ 9.5 cents per kWh during Irrigation usage months of May to October (Irrigation Season).
All kWh @ 10.1 cents per kWh during Non-Irrigation usage months of November to April.
Demand Charges
Rate 50 - $75.60 per kW/year, or $12.60 per kW/ billing month
Rate 51 - $30.60 per kW/year, or $5.10 per kW/ billing month, plus any monthly override demand costs at $7.50 per kW/billing demand.
Rate 52 - $30.60 per kW/year, or $5.10 per kW/ billing month
Demand Charge billed over the six (6) billing months of the Irrigation Season, or the balance of the annual Demand Charge in the final month of service, if service is disconnected.
Irrigation Systems
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Counties - Cass, Mason & Tazewell
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Rates