City of Georgetown, Texas
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Utility Rates

Electric Rates (effective 06/25/2008)

All Customers

  • Residential Sales Tax :: Inside City Limits: 2.00% of total electric charges; Outside City Limits: None
  • Commercial Sales Tax :: Inside City Limits: 8.25% of total electric charges; Outside City Limits: 6.25% of total electric charges


Utility Rate Schedule

  Customer Charge
(per month)
Demand Charge
(per kW)
Energy Charge
(per kWh)

Power Cost Adjustment  (per kWh)

Minimum Bill
Residential Service $6.00   $0.1046 $0.01  
Small General Service $12.00   $0.1020 $0.01  
School Service $12.00   $0.1146 $0.01  
Municipal Water &
Wastewater Pumping
$12.00   $0.0922 $0.01  
Large General Service $20.00 $7.45* $0.0722 $0.01 $372.50
Industrial $50.00 $6.30** $0.0712 $0.01 $3150.00
Large Industrial Service $100.00 $5.30*** $0.0697 $0.01 $10,600.00
Large Institutional Service $20.00   $0.0941 $0.01 $20.00
Municipal Service $12.00   $0.0939 $0.01 $12.00
Economic Development Rate ****      

 

Wind Power Energy Rate $1.50/block block =100kWh*****        
*50 kW minimum, not less than $372.50
** 500 kW minimum, not less than $3150.00/month
*** 2000 kW minimum, not less than $10,600.00
****Determined by contractual agreement with The City of Georgetown
***** Must purchase by the block, 1 block minimum/5 block maximum. Available to residential and small commercial customers only. Annual contract required.
Surge Protection Service Rider *  
Monthly Charge $ 7.50
Installation Charge $25.00
1st Transfer Fee Free
2nd Transfer Fee $45.00
Lighting Service  
High Pressure Sodium Lighting (HPL)  
100 Watt $ 7.70 (35 kWh)
200 Watt $13.10 (71 kWh)
250 Watt $14.95 (86 kWh)
400 Watt $20.90 (137 kWh)
Municipal Street Lighting  
100 Watt $ 4.40 (35 kWh)
200 Watt $ 7.95 (71 kWh)
250 Watt $ 9.50 (86 kWh)
400 Watt $14.75 (137 kWh)
Retail Street Lighting Service  
100 Watt $ 4.70 (35 kWh)
200 Watt $ 8.65 (71 kWh)
250 Watt $10.30 (86 kWh)
400 Watt $16.05 (137 kWh)

* 2 year contract required


Water Rates (effective 10/01/03)
Customer Charge (per month) Inside City Outside City
3/4 inch meter $16.50 $21.80
1 inch meter $23.00 $27.00
1 1/2 inch meter $29.50 $35.00
2 inch meter $48.00 $56.00
3 inch meter $181.50 $211.50
4 inch meter $231.00 $269.50
6 inch meter $346.50 $404.50
8 inch meter $462.00 $539.00
     
Cost per 1,000 gallons: $2.25 $2.60


Conservation Water Rates (effective 06/01/03)
(gallons) Inside City* Outside City*
0-19,000 $2.25 $2.60
20,000-29,000 $3.00 $3.35
30,000-39,000 $4.50 $4.85
40,000+ $6.00 $6.35

 

*Cost is per 1,000 gallons; residential only - effective on billings June 1 - October 31


Wastewater Rate Schedule (effective April 1, 2007)
  Customer Charge Inside
(per month)
Volumetric Chg
(per 1000 gals)
Customer Charge Out
(per month)
Volumetric Chg
(per 1000 gals)
Residential Service
Single family /
Domestic use only

$29.25* N/A $33.60* N/A
Small Commercial Service
4" sewer line /
3/4" wtr mtr /
10 fixtures or less /
must be requested in writing

$29.25 N/A $33.60 N/A
Commercial Service
6" or smaller sewer line

$44.25 $2.35 $50.90 $2.70
Large Commercial Service
8" or larger sewer line

$78.60 $2.35 $90.40 $2.70
High Strength Commercial
BOD over 250 / food
processing or high level of oil
or chemicals in the discharge

$44.25 $3.70 $50.90 $4.30
Multi-Family Service
Residential housing with three
or more individual dwelling
units per water meter

$105.15 $2.35 $120.90 $2.70

*Residential low-income discount of 20% is available to customers who can provide us with verifiable proof of participation in the Medicaid Program by a permanent resident in the household.


Garbage Rates (effective 09/10/07)

All customers inside City limits must pay garbage. All customers outside City limits who receive City utilities and live on a City garbage route may select City garbage pickup.

Sales Tax on Garbage Service: Residential and Commercial
Inside City Limits: 8.25%
Outside City Limits: 6.25%
Residential Rate:

Inside City Limits - $14.05 (with recycling)
Outside City Limits - $16.55 (with recycling)

Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction - $17.50 (without recycling)

Non-Residential Rate: Varies - Rates will be set by type, amount and frequency of service.


Stormwater Drainage Fees (effective 11/15/04)

All residential water customers within the city limits must pay a monthly charge of $4.25. Non-residential water customers within the city limits must pay $4.25 per unit (2,088 square feet) which is calculated on the total square footage of impervious cover on the property.


Utility Deposit Requirements and Service Charges

  • Residential Deposit - $150.00 (cash, check or credit card); Will be waived with qualifying letter of credit
  • Non-Residential Deposit - 1/6 Estimated Annual Bill (Cash, Check, Credit Card, Letter of Credit from a bank, or surety bond)
  • Meter Tampering Fee - $100.00 per incident
  • Payment Plan Administration Fee - $20.00 (plus down payment of 20%)
  • Late Payment - 10%
  • Returned Item Charge - $30.00
  • Disconnect Service Charge for Delinquent Bill or Insufficient Check - $30.00
  • After Hours Reconnect Fee - $50.00
  • Meter Reread Charge at Customer's Request - $10.00
  • Temporary Service (5 days) - $60.00
  • New or Transfer Account Charge - $30.00 plus $50.00 during non-business hours or same day connections
  • Meter Test - At Cost
  • Credit Cards : Discover, Visa, and MasterCard Accepted




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