Retail Rate Schedule
NRLP Rate Schedule – Beginning with bills issued on and after March 1, 2026
Schedule R (Residential)
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| Basic Facilities Charge per bill | $14.50 |
| Energy Charge (kWh): | |
| NRLP Distribution Charge | $0.032548 |
| Wholesale Power Supply Charge | $0.098900 |
Schedule G (Commercial)
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| Basic Facilities Charge per bill | $17.50 |
| Energy Charge (kWh): | |
| NRLP Distribution Charge | $0.033071 |
| Wholesale Power Supply Charge | $0.104396 |
Schedule GL (Large Commercial)
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| Basic Facilities Charge per bill | $30.00 |
| Demand Charge per kW: | |
| NRLP Distribution Charge | $2.27 |
| Wholesale Power Supply Charge | $6.00 |
| Energy Charge (kWh): | |
| NRLP Distribution Charge | $0.020228 |
| Wholesale Power Supply Charge | $0.085044 |
Schedule A (Appalachian State University)
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| Distribution Facilities Charge per kW | $16.97 |
| Power Demand Charge per kW | $7.87 |
| Power Energy Charge per kWh | $0.065375 |
Schedule OL (Outdoor Lighting) – Flat Charge Per Lamp Per Bill
*Beginning Sept. 1, 2019, only LED fixtures will be available for new service/installations. |
|
| Fixture | Charge |
|---|---|
| 150 Watt Sodium Vapor (SV) Town of Boone (TOB) | $7.70 |
| 175 Watt Mercury Vapor (MV) TOB | $8.99 |
| 250 Watt Sodium Vapor (SV) TOB | $12.84 |
| 250 Watt Metal Halide TOB | $12.84 |
| 400 Watt Mercury Vapor (MV) TOB | $20.55 |
| 400 Watt Sodium Vapor (SV) TOB | $20.55 |
| 400 Watt Metal Halide TOB | $20.55 |
| 750 Watt Sodium Vapor (SV) TOB | $38.52 |
| 150 Watt Sodium Vapor Cobra Head (not available for new service)* | $14.72 |
| 175 Watt Mercury Vapor (not available for new service)* | $13.97 |
| 250 Watt Sodium Vapor Cobra Head (not available for new service)* | $20.35 |
| 250 Watt Sodium Vapor Shoebox (not available for new service)* | $22.65 |
| 400 Watt Mercury Vapor TV (not available for new service)* | $27.39 |
| 250 Watt Metal Halide Cobra Head (not available for new service)* | $21.04 |
| 250 Watt Metal Halide Decashield (not available for new service)* | $20.76 |
| 400 Watt Metal Halide Cobra Head (not available for new service)* | $29.75 |
| 400 Watt Metal Halide Flood TV (not available for new service)* |
$30.08 |
| 400 Watt Metal Halide Shoebox (not available for new service)* | $31.98 |
Schedule LEDL (LED Lighting) – Flat Charge Per Lamp Per Bill
| Schedule LEDL (LED Lighting) | Charge |
|---|---|
| 50 Watt Yard Light (no longer available) | $4.94 |
| 96 Watt LED TV Bronze | $10.87 |
| 101 Watt LED TV Bronze Cobra Head | $13.31 |
| 110 Watt LED (no longer available) | $8.76 |
| 119 Watt Area Light LED Shoebox (no longer available) | $12.06 |
| 160 Watt Cobra Head LED | $13.12 |
| 20 Watt LED Town of Boone (TOB) | $1.02 |
| 27 Watt LED TOB | $1.39 |
| 40 Watt LED TOB | $2.06 |
| 50 Watt LED TOB | $2.57 |
| 80 Watt LED TOB | $4.11 |
| 92 Watt LED TOB | $4.73 |
| 100 Watt LED TOB | $5.13 |
| 106 Watt LED TOB | $5.45 |
| 110 Watt LED TOB | $5.65 |
| 120 Watt LED TOB | $6.17 |
| 136 Watt LED TOB | $6.98 |
| 150 Watt LED TOB | $7.70 |
| 180 Watt LED TOB | $9.25 |
| New Pole Cost Type |
Charge |
|---|---|
| 30′ Wood Pole | $3.97 |
| Decorative Fiberglass Pole | $11.87 |
Schedule MS (Miscellaneous Service Charges)
| Connect Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Connect Charge | $11.50 |
| Connect Charge Commercial Temp | $15.00 |
| Reconnect Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Reconnection | $11.50 |
| Returned Payment | $21.00 |
| Extra Facilities Charge | See MS Schedule (PDF) |
|---|
Customer-owned Solar Energy Credits
Credits for customer-owned generation will vary depending on the cost of energy. The avoided cost credit, per kWh, for the PPR program (solar Buy All, Sell All) is noted in the table below. For per kWh credits for Net Billing customers, please see the retail rates in the tables listed on this page for each customer class.
| Program | Credit | Standby Supplemental Charge |
|---|---|---|
| PPR (Buy All, Sell All) | Avoided Cost: $0.074786 | None |
| Net Billing Rider | Retail Rate | $5.92 per kW system capacity (Schedule R) |
| $6.39 per kW system capacity (Schedule G) | ||
| $3.59 per kW system capacity (Schedule GL) | ||
| SPP (Other Renewable Energy Credit) | Avoided Cost: $0.045180 |
Official Rate Schedules & Riders
New River Light and Power’s electric rates and riders are approved by the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC).
The complete rate schedule, effective October 1, 2023, includes the approved base rates, service classifications, riders and terms and conditions for electric service.
Please note that some charges have changed since the 2023 rate schedule was approved. These include the annual adjustments to purchased power costs through the Purchased Power Adjustments and updates to the Green Power Program‘s Renewable Energy Rider. The current rates displayed above reflect these changes.
Want to learn more about how electric rates are calculated, including the PPA and other components? Visit our Understanding Your Electric Rates page.