ABSTRACT
This chapter shows that customer's individual meter number together with the beginning and ending meter readings for electricity usage and demand. An actual month's kWh usage will be calculated by subtracting last month's ending reading from the billing month's ending reading. The rate classification is the electric utility rate schedule identification that applies to the utility rate designation for the electricity allocated for the meter being utilized. Some regulatory commissions receive state financing and some commissions have to fund themselves through individual utility billing charges. Since this charge is listed special, it is likely that it is a special assessment for some particular purpose. A thorough knowledge of the utility billing detail is needed to be able to understand the current billing process, as well as determining the potential for alternative billing opportunities. The particulars of a charge of this type and the potential for exemption can be determined by contacting the specific state imposing the sales tax.
