Fees & Rates

Sumter EMC is committed to providing clear, straightforward information about our fees and electric rates. Understanding your bill is essential, so we offer a detailed breakdown of rate plans, service charges, and additional fees. 

Learn how rates are set, what factors impact pricing, and how we work to deliver reliable power at the lowest possible cost to our members.

Fee Schedule

Fee TypeCost
Membership Fee$5.00
Account Origination Fee, Next Day Connection$15.00
Account Origination Fee, Same Day Connection$30.00
Deposit AmountBased on member's credit report
Late Payment Charge (assessed 18 days after billing date)$5.00 or 2.5% of the balance due, whichever is greater
Returned Check Fee$30.00
Reconnection Fee$35.00

Retail Rates

Rate TypeInformation
Residential ServiceRS-10
Cooperative Solar Program for Residential ServiceCS-10A
Net Energy Metering for Small DG FacilitiesNEM-10A
Qualifying Facilities ServiceQF-10A
Energy Purchase Rate for Qualifying Facilities QF-EPR-10A
Qualifying Facility Rate RiderQ-10A
Energy for Small DG FacilitiesSDG-10A
Residential Farm and HomeRF-10
General Service GS-10
Seasonal ServiceSS-10
Athletic Field Lighting ServiceAF-10
Cotton Gin Time-of-Use ServiceCG-TOU-10
Large Power ServiceLP-10
Large Power Time-of-Use ServiceLP-TOU-10
School Time-of-Use ServiceSCH-TOU-10
Irrigation Time-of-Use ServiceITS-10
Irrigation Time-of-Use Service - AlternateITSA-10
Outdoor Lighting ServiceOL-10
Wholesale Power Cost AdjustmentWPCA-10
Residential Qualifying Facilities ServiceRQF-10A