Switching rates usually depends on your generation/usage patterns, but most micro-generators switch from the Variable or LO Rate to the HI Rate in the spring, and from the HI Rate to the LO or Variable Rate in the fall.

You can use our Pre-Bill Feature which provides you with a glimpse of your export and import data BEFORE your invoice is produced so that you know if you need to submit a rate change request. You’ll receive a Pre-Bill Notification Email three business days before your invoice is finalized so that you can make the switch if your data indicates that would be best.

You can backdate your rate change as far back as your last meter read date.

Or, take advantage of our RateSwitch™ Program and let our system switch your rates automatically.

RateSwitch takes our Pre-Bill Feature one step further by switching your rates automatically using your Pre-Bill Data.

When your status changes from a net IMPORTER to a net EXPORTER, our system automatically changes your rate from the LO Rate to the HI Rate. When your status changes from net EXPORTER to net IMPORTER, our system automatically changes your rate from the HI Rate to the LO Rate. If your status does not change in consecutive months, our system will not change your rates.

Please note that RateSwitch is an opt-in feature, and you must be on the HI Rate or LO Rate for it to work. Rate switches will occur within your Membership Group, but you can override the system at any time by submitting a manual Rate Change Request for the current Membership Group’s HI or LO Rate.