LCEC – Lee County Electric Cooperative

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Fees and Charges

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Membership Fee $5.00
Customer Charge A monthly fixed charge to cover the costs of the minimum equipment required to provide the customer with connectivity to the electric grid, regardless of energy usage.
Connect, Reconnect, or Transfer Charge
Per metered service.
$30.00
Electric Service Security Deposit The deposit will be equal to twice the average monthly bill with a $200.00 minimum. Click here for additional information about security deposits.
Residential Late Fee
Unpaid as of the past due date.
$10.00
Commercial Late Fee
Unpaid as of the past due date.
8% of the total unpaid charges
Minimum $10.00 charge
Maximum $500.00 charge
Returned Check Charge $25.00
*Returned items of $500.00 or more subject to a charge of 5% of the total amount of the returned item.
Non-Pay Disconnect Charge at the Meter
All accounts disconnected for non-payment must pay the full past-due balance prior to reconnection of service. It may take up to one business day to reconnect after your payment is processed by LCEC.
$50.00
Non-Pay Disconnect Charge at the Pole
If the meter is inaccessible or if there is illegal diversion or meter tampering, the service will be physically disconnected at the pole.
$200.00
Meter Tamper Charge $200.00

  • Plus equipment costs to rectify the account.
  • Plus a charge based upon a reasonable estimate of energy usage.
  • Additionally the customer may be subject to immediate disconnection of service or prosecution under Florida state law.
Illegal Power Diversion 1st Offense $300.00
2nd Offense $400.00
3rd Offense $500.00

  • Plus equipment costs to rectify the account.
  • Plus a charge based upon a reasonable estimate of energy usage.
  • Additionally the customer may be subject to immediate disconnection of service or prosecution under Florida state law.
False Service Call Charge
In the event a customer requests LCEC to visit the location due to disruption of electrical service, and it is determined that LCEC is not responsible for the disruption
or
a customer requests the establishment of service but the location is not ready or suitable for an electrical connection to be established.
$30.00 for meter crew
or
$80.00 for line crew
Streetlight Connection Charge
A service charge to connect a new or existing streetlight/security light.
$200.00
Initial Construction Charge
To construct facilities at a new location.
$200.00
System Infrastructure Charge
A service charge per metered service for the establishment of service at a location that will become permanent.
$250.00
Net Metering Interconnection Application Processing Charge Tier 1 $35.00
Tier 2 up to $1,000.00
Tier 3* $1,000.00
*$2,000.00 interconnection study fee if applicable.
Franchise Fee Based on taxing authority. Paid to city/county for right to utilize rights of way for the purpose of supplying electric service. All monies collected are paid to the municipality
Understanding Franchise Fee
Public Service Tax A tax levied by incorporated municipality. All monies collected are paid to the municipality.
Understanding Public Service Tax
Contribution in Aid of Construction Varies; please see rate tariff 2024 or click here for more information.
Engineering and Construction Deposits If applicable; please see
rate tariff 2024.
Underground LCEC-Installed Trench
Residential underground service with trench and conduit installed by LCEC.
$750.00
Underground Customer-Installed Trench
Residential underground service with trench and conduit installed by customer.
$315.00
County Tax A discretionary sales surtax imposed by individual Florida counties. All monies collected are remitted to the State of Florida. Surtax Facts
Sales Tax A tax levied by the State of Florida. This tax is remitted to the state in accordance with state laws.
Gross Receipts Tax A tax levied by the State of Florida on LCEC total gross receipts and remitted to the State in accordance with applicable laws.
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