All members have the option of purchasing energy contracts .
Members who do not purchase contracts are charged the “RRO Rate”. This stands for “Regulated Rate Option”. This is a rate that fluctuates each month. Effective July 1, 2009, the RRO rate is a combination of 80% of the power pool price for that month, and 20% of the hedged price for which South Alta has purchased its energy. (For the previous 12 months, the ratio was 60%/40%). Effective July, 2010, it will be totally based on the ever-changing (and usually increasing) power pool price for any particular month.
The RRO rate changes monthly. Often, the changes are dramatic.
For more information on contract rates, go to the “Energy Contract Prices” link on this website, or call our Office at 1-888-565-5445, or e-mail us.