French Broad Electric Membership Corporation

Miscellaneous Service Fees

Below you wil find our current msicellaneous service fees as of September 1, 2011.

As of September 1, 2011 the deposit fee for new customers who cannot provide a letter of credit will be $500.
For information on late fees please click here.

Service Fees
Consumer Deposit per Account
Residential	$500.00
Commercial	greater of $500.00 or estimate of two month's power bill when in full operation
Deposit may be waived with approved letter of credit Deposit, plus interest, will be applied to customer's account after 12 consecutive months of on time payments
Service Charge (meter installation)
Normal Business Hours	$25.00 (plus tax)
After hours	$75.00 (plus tax)
Reconnect Fee (after disconnect for non-payment)
Normal Business Hours	$50.00 (plus tax)
After hours	$75.00 (plus tax)
Meter Tampering Fee
1st Offense	$100.00 (plus tax)
2nd Offense	$200.00 (plus tax)
**There may be additional charges for applicable reconnect fees and estimated unmetered power usage
Other Fees
Meter Fee (for stolen or deliberately damaged meters)	Between $150.00 and $235.00 depending on meter type (plus tax)
Metal Meter Cover	$7.50 (plus tax)
Glass Meter Cover	$6.50 (plus tax)
Meter Test Fee (Must be paid in advance)	$50.00 (plus tax)
Returned Check Charge	$30.00
Security Light (Connect/Reconnection/Relocation)	$25.00 (plus tax)
Trip Charge	$150.00 (plus tax)