LCEC – Lee County Electric Cooperative
800-599-2356
LCEC is a proud member of Touchstone Energy Cooperative
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Fees and Charges
For helpful information regarding your LCEC membership, read the LCEC Customer Guide.
| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| 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
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| Illegal Power Diversion | 1st Offense $300.00 2nd Offense $400.00 3rd Offense $500.00
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| Franchise Fee | Based on taxing authority. A fee paid to the city/county for the right to utilize rights of way for the purpose of supplying electric service. All monies collected are paid to the municipality. Understanding Franchise Fee |
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| Public Service Tax | A tax levied by incorporated municipality. All monies collected are paid to the municipality. Understanding Public Service Tax |
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| Contribution in Aid of Construction | Varies; please see rate tariff 2023 or click here for more information. | |
| Engineering and Construction Deposits | If applicable; please see rate tariff 2023. |
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| 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. | |
| Power Cost Adjustment | A charge reflecting the difference between the actual cost of purchased power from the wholesale supplier and the base wholesale cost of power included in the energy charge. | |
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