Inland Electric Rates

Effective April 1, 2023

Dear Valued Member,

As an Inland Power member, your electric rates are amongst the lowest in the nation. Our goal is to maintain these low rates while continuing to successfully provide all our members with safe and reliable electricity. We understand the need to be proactive in our efforts to keep rates affordable, while improving our system infrastructure and distribution. Although rate increases are never popular, they are necessary at times and based on rising demand and ongoing supply chain issues, we are experiencing increased costs for equipment and labor. As a result, effective April 1, 2023, Inland Power members will see a slight increase in their service availability charge for residential, commercial and small irrigation. Our kWh charge will remain at the same rate and members will not see an increase at this time.

We appreciate the opportunity to be your utility company and to serve you. If you have questions, please contact us at inlandpower@inlandpower.com.

Safely working around power lines

Whether you’re a homeowner or contractor, chances are at some point we all will need to perform some work outdoors in the vicinity of power lines. There are several things you should know to stay safe working around power lines this summer. Before starting work do a quick hazard assessment. Consider where you’ll be working, what kinds of tools or equipment you’ll be using, and identify any power lines in the area. If you’ll be disturbing the soil, be sure to call 8-1-1 at least two business days beforehand to have the locations of underground lines marked.

If you’ll be working around overhead lines, make sure to keep plenty of distance between yourself, including tools or equipment you’re using, and power lines. For work around the distribution lines that bring power to buildings the minimum distance is 10 feet. A greater clearance is required if operating a crane or working around higher voltage lines. If you’re not sure of the minimum required clearance check with your local electric utility. If your work needs to be performed within the minimum required clearance distance you’ll need to contact the utility to have lines de-energized.

Choose the right tools and equipment and know how to operate them safely around power lines. Keep conductive objects away from power lines and never use metal ladders around electricity – choose wood or fiberglass instead. If digging around underground lines, always dig carefully and only with hand tools within two feet of locate marks.

Be sure to follow these tips and work safely around power lines this summer –your life depends on it!

Areminder to parents and students - the Inland Power Community Foundation is pleased to offer 15 - $1,000 scholarships for the 2023/2024 school year. These scholarships are active for current Inland Power members and their children. This includes college students who are members or students who can still be claimed as legal dependents of Inland Power members. A legal dependent is one who can be claimed on their parent or guardian’s tax return.

The application deadline is fast approaching and is Thursday, April 13, 2023. The Foundation will conduct the review process in May and recipients will be selected and notified in June.

Past scholarship recipients may reapply. However, at least ten of the 15 scholarships will be reserved for new applicants.

Applications have been sent to high school counseling offices within the Inland Power service territory, or can be found on our website at inlandpower.com/scholarships Funding for the Inland Power Excellence Award is made possible by the Inland Power Community Foundation. The Foundation’s committee also serves as the scholarship committee.

The Inland Power Community Foundation was developed to generate and collect charitable donations to improve the quality of life for the communities we serve through individual, family and nonprofit organization donations. To learn more about the foundation, visit inlandpower.com/community-foundation

If you wish to make a donation to the foundation, please email to community-foundation@inlandpower.com