2026 Rate Adjustment
Notice of Rate Changes to Karnes Electric Cooperative Members
Notice is hereby given that Karnes Electric Cooperative, Inc. (the “Cooperative”) intends to change rates for electric service. Pursuant to Section 41.061 of the Texas Utilities Code, the Cooperative has adopted a resolution approving the rate changes. The rate changes will be applied to usage shown on bills issued on or after March 31, 2026.
The approved rate changes are anticipated to increase the Cooperative’s revenues by 8.13% over adjusted test year 2024 revenues. The approved rate changes by rate schedule are as follows:
For more information on rate schedules, contact the Member Service Department at
(888) 807-3952 or email member.service@karnesec.org.
Fees
| Service Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Membership Fee | $5.00 (Refundable upon termination of service) |
| Consumer Deposit | The Cooperative may require that you maintain a deposit balance up to the estimated billing for the sum of the three average months during a 12-month period. |
| Investigation Fee | $75.00 |
| Miscellaneous Service Fee | $125.00 |
| Disconnection and/or Reconnection Fee | $75.00* |
| Collection Fee | $75.00* |
| Returned Check Fee | $35.00 |
| Meter Test Fee | $100.00-$150.00 |
| Delinquent Accounts Fee | 5.0% |
| Reproduction of Tariff Sheets | At cost |
| Temporary Service | $200.00 Plus any applicable line extension costs |
| Meter Reading Fee | $50.00 |
| Meter Tampering Fee | $500.00-$1,000.00 |
| Line Relocation | At cost |
*Before 8:00 a.m. or after 5:00 p.m. and on weekends/holidays, add $50.00.
For more detailed information or to see a complete listing of fees and charges, please refer to the Karnes Electric Cooperative, Inc. Tariff for Electric Service. A complete copy of the tariff is available for inspection at Karnes Electric’s offices.
Delinquent Accounts
Your bill is considered delinquent if payment has not been received in the cooperative’s offices within sixteen (16) days after the bill is issued. A disconnect notice will be mailed stating the account will be disconnected without further notice if the past due amount is not paid within ten (10) days.
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