Power Cost Adjustment

What is the Power Cost Adjustment

The Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) is a line item on your bill that provides a credit or an additional charge per kWh based on the actual cost of electricity as compared to the expected cost. The PCA has been listed on the bill statement for many years. 

What is the purpose of a PCA? 

A PCA helps manage the fluctuating costs to purchase power. 

When the cost to purchase power in our regional energy market is significantly more or less than anticipated, our wholesale power provider, Dairyland Power Cooperative, passes the difference to Riverland Energy, and we pass a charge or credit to our members. 

What is my PCA based on? 

Members receive a PCA credit or charge based on the actual amount of energy used during a billing cycle. 

What can you do? 

• Reduce electricity during peak periods. 
• View our energy efficiency resources to learn tips to consume less electricity. 
• Sign up for SmartHub where you can monitor usage and pin point where high energy demand happens.