Learn More About Non-Residential Rate Schedules

Schedule 5 is applicable for the supply of alternating current (“ac”) electricity to Non-Residential customers and includes a customer charge, demand (“kilowatt” or “kW”) charges, energy (“kilowatt-hour” or “kWh”) charge, and minimum charge provision. There is no set contract term unless the customer or the Company requests a written contract. This schedule is not applicable for breakdown, relay, or parallel operation service.

What this means for you: If you’re a non-residential customer, this rate affects how your electricity bill is calculated. This includes a basic monthly charge, plus charges based on how much electricity you use and your highest usage during peak times.

Schedule SGS-EV is an experimental, voluntary rate schedule applicable for the supply of electricity (ac) to 25 Non-Residential customers that (1) require permanent service, (2) have no more than two peak measured demands of 500 kW or more within the current and previous 11 billing months, and (3) use separately metered service for providing electric vehicle charging service. This schedule includes customer, energy, and, where applicable, demand charges, determined by whether the customer’s monthly usage is less than or more than 200 kWh per kW. This schedule includes a minimum charge. This experimental schedule is available through December 31, 2028. Customers that enroll during the pilot program phase are exempt from Riders RP and RPE during the pilot portion of the experimental rate.

What this means for you: If you’re a business offering EV charging, this schedule gives you a special rate for that service. Your bill depends on how much electricity you use and how consistently you use it. This pilot program is limited to 25 non-residential customers and is available only through the end of 2028.

Schedule 5C is applicable for the supply of electricity (ac) to customers who require service to a cotton gin. This rate schedule includes customer and energy charges based on usage. This schedule is tailored specifically for cotton gin operations and does not include demand charges.

What this means for you: If you operate a cotton gin, this schedule includes a basic monthly charge, and charges based on your electricity use. It’s a rate designed specifically for cotton gin operations.

Schedule 5P is a voluntary, time-of-usage schedule for the supply of electricity (ac) to Non-Residential customers who require less than 500 kW. This schedule includes a customer charge, distribution demand charge, seasonal on-peak power supply demand charge, and energy charge based on usage during on-peak and off-peak hours. This schedule is subject to a contract term that must be at least one year, unless a different term is mutually agreed upon.

What this means for you: If you’re a small business, this schedule gives you a chance to save money by shifting your usage to off-peak hours, like nights and weekends, when rates are lower. Your bill depends not just on how much electricity you use, but also when you use it. This can help you save money if you’re able to shift some of your usage to off-peak times.

Schedule 6C is applicable to the supply of electricity (ac) to any customer who contracts for the supply of 500 kW or greater. Under this schedule, the customer shall curtail to a specified firm demand upon Company request. The Company may request curtailments only from May 16 through September 30 (Summer) and from December 1 through March 31 (Winter). The contract term for this schedule is in one year increments.

What this means for you: If your business uses a large amount of electricity (500 kW or more), this schedule offers a lower rate across the year requires reducing usage during certain high-demand periods. This is called curtailment, temporarily lowering electricity use when asked, typically during the summer or winter months. Failure to curtail will incur penalty, you will pay a premium for the demand you incur during the curtailment period. You’ll need to commit to a contract lasting at least one full year.

Schedule 6L is a voluntary, time-of-usage schedule for the supply of electricity (ac) to any Non-Residential customer who (i) received service under Schedule 6C, 6P, 10, or 6VP; and (ii) established an actual peak measured average 30-minute interval demand of 3,000 kW or more during at least 3 billing months within the current and previous 11 consecutive billing months. This schedule includes a customer charge, distribution demand charge, on-peak power supply demand charge, and energy charge based on usage during on-peak and off-peak hours. This schedule does not require a fixed contract term unless parallel unless parallel operation service is provided or the Company/customer requests a written contract. A written contract term is for no less than one year.

What this means for you: If your business uses a very large amount of electricity (3,000 kW or more) and qualifies for this schedule, your costs will depend not just on how much electricity you use, but also on when you use it. Electricity used during off-peak hours may cost less than usage during peak daytime hours.

Schedule 6P is a voluntary, time-of-usage schedule for the supply of electricity (ac) to any Non-Residential customer who does not qualify for service under Schedule 5P. This schedule includes a customer charge, distribution demand charge, on-peak power supply demand charge, rkVA demand charge, and energy charge based on usage during on-peak and off-peak hours. The contract term must be at least one year, unless the Company and the customer both agree to a longer period.

What this means for you: If your business uses a large amount of electricity and doesn’t qualify for Schedule 5P, this schedule offers time-based pricing. Your costs will depend on how much electricity you use and when you use it. Electricity used during off-peak hours may cost less than usage during peak daytime hours. You’ll need to agree to a contract that lasts at least one year.

Schedule 6VP is applicable to the supply of electricity (ac) of 10,000 kW or more to customers who have an annual average demand of 5,000 kW or more. This voluntary schedule includes a customer charge, contract demand charge, and energy charge. The energy charge is categorized as base kWh and peak kWh, where the peak kWh rates vary by season, day classification type, and hours. Each day will be assigned one of three-day classifications by 6 p.m. the day before. Official notification for the day classification is provided via the Internet. In addition, a Capacity Surcharge rate applies to no more than 150 hours per calendar year. The Company will provide no less than a two-hour notice of application of the Capacity Surcharge rate. The contract term must be at least one year, unless the Company and the customer both agree to a longer period.

What this means for you: If your business uses a very large amount of electricity, this schedule offers pricing that changes based on the time and day you use power. You’ll pay different rates depending on whether it’s a peak or off-peak period, and you’ll be notified online the day before about the rate type for the next day. Occasionally, a higher surcharge may apply during times of especially high demand, but you’ll get at least two hours’ notice. You’ll need to agree to a contract that lasts at least one year.

Schedule 10 is a daily variable rate schedule applicable to any Non-Residential customer who (a) contracts for the supply of 500 kW of demand or more; or (b) operates electric generation with a capacity of 100 kVA or more. This schedule includes a customer charge, contract demand charge, and energy charge that varies by season, day classification, on-peak period, and off-peak period. This rate is a hybrid of real-time pricing and a time-of-day rate in that all rates are pre-established, but vary from day-to-day. Each day will be assigned A, B, or C classification by 6 p.m. the day before. The Company provides official notification for the day classification via the Internet. The minimum contract term is one year.

What this means for you: If your business uses a large amount of electricity (500 kW or more) or operates its own generation equipment (100 kVA or more), this schedule offers rates that change daily based on the season, day type, and time of day. You’ll be notified online the evening before about the rate type for the next day. This schedule gives you more flexibility, but it also means your costs can vary from day to day. You’ll need to agree to a contract that lasts at least one year.

Schedule LGS-RTP-CBL is a real-time pricing schedule for the supply of electricity (ac) to any Non-Residential customer who receives service under Schedule 6L. Participation is limited to 15 Non-Residential customers where each customer established a monthly peak demand of 3,000 kW or more, not to exceed 50,000 kW, during at least 3 billing months within the current and previous 11 consecutive billing months. Five of the 15 spaces are reserved for a New Customer that added at least 3,000 kW of New Load. A customer electing this schedule will establish a CBL, which will be a percentage of the customer’s peak summer demand. The distribution demand charges and all energy measured less than or equal to the CBL in each hour will be billed on Schedule 6L. Any hourly energy measured above the CBL will be billed at the applicable PJM Day-Ahead Locational Marginal Price (LMP) for the applicable PJM load zone, adjusted for line losses plus an adder. This schedule includes a transmission demand charge and capacity surcharge. The minimum contract term is one year. This schedule expires with regard to new offerings on December 31, 2028.

What this means for you: If your business uses a very large amount of electricity (between 3,000 kW and 50,000 kW) and qualifies for this schedule, you’ll pay standard rates for your typical usage, but any electricity used above your baseline will be billed at market prices that change daily. This schedule also includes a capacity surcharge, with at least two hours advance notice. This schedule offers flexibility and potential savings, but your costs may vary depending on how much electricity you use beyond your baseline.

Schedule 19-FP is applicable to any qualifying cogeneration or small power production facility, as defined in 18 C.F.R. § 292.203 (“QF”) for the delivery of its net electrical output, under contract to the Company, when either the generating facility is (i) defined as new capacity; or (ii) meets the criteria of being owned or operated by a small power producer. The Contracted Capacity cannot exceed 1,000 kW and the energy per hour purchased by the Company for firm deliveries cannot exceed 1,000 kWh in any hour. The initial contract term will be at least one year but cannot exceed ten years. There are applicability restrictions under this schedule for QFs who sell electrical output from another facility located within one-half mile. The QF can sell the net electrical output of the generating facilities to the Company as energy only or as energy and capacity over the contract term.

What this means for you: If you operate a qualifying cogeneration or small power production facility, this schedule allows you to sell your electricity under a fixed-term contract. You can choose to sell just the energy you produce or both energy and capacity, depending on your setup. Your facility must meet specific size and location requirements, and your contract will last between one and ten years. This schedule is designed to support small-scale energy producers while ensuring reliable energy delivery to the grid.

Schedule 19-LMP is applicable to any qualifying cogeneration or small power production facility, as defined in 18 C.F.R. § 292.203 (“QF”) for the delivery of its net electrical output, under contract to the Company, when either the generating facility is (i) defined as new capacity; or (ii) meets the criteria of being owned or operated by a small power producer. The Contracted Capacity cannot exceed 1,000 kW. There are applicability restrictions for QFs who sell electrical output from another facility located within one-half mile. A QF with a design capacity of 10 kW or less, can contract to provide the QF’s net electrical output to the Company as energy only or as energy and capacity. A QF with a design capacity greater than 10 kW must contract with the Company to provide the QF’s net electrical output to the Company as energy and capacity. Compensation for energy will be based on the hourly PJM Day-Ahead LMP at the PJM-defined nodal location nearest to the QF. Compensation for capacity (if applicable) will use a levelized capacity payment for each year of the contract term, based on need for capacity in the Company’s most recently published Integrated Resource Plan. The contract term for the QF will be at least one year but cannot exceed ten years.

What this means for you: If you operate a qualifying facility that generates electricity, this schedule allows you to sell your output at market-based rates. Smaller facilities (10 kW or less) have more flexibility in how they contract, while larger ones must commit to providing both energy and capacity. Your compensation will vary based on real-time market prices and projected capacity needs.

Schedule 26 is applicable for a variety of sizes and types of outdoor lighting fixtures, which are normally installed on Company-owned poles for area, roadway or security purposes. A minimum contract term may be required when fixtures and other service facilities are not in place.

What this means for you: If you need outdoor lighting for safety, visibility, or security, this schedule covers installation and service for a range of lighting options. If new equipment is needed, a longer service agreement may be required.

Schedule 30 is applicable for the supply of electricity (ac) to any county, municipality, or Housing Authority project created under Chapter 157 of the General Statutes of North Carolina or any board, agency, or authority thereof.

What this means for you: If you represent a local government or housing authority in North Carolina, this schedule provides a dedicated rate for your electricity service.

Schedule 30T is applicable for the supply of electricity (ac) to any county, municipal or state-owned traffic control service.

What this means for you: If you're responsible for operating traffic signals or other traffic control systems for a government entity, this schedule provides a dedicated rate for powering those services. It ensures reliable electricity for critical infrastructure like stoplights and signage, under terms designed specifically for public traffic control operations.

Schedule 42 is for electricity (ac) to any all-electric public school or other all-electric public building owned or leased by a county, municipality or Housing Authority provided certain requirements are met.

What this means for you: If you manage an all-electric public building such as a school or housing facility, this schedule offers a dedicated rate for your electricity service. It’s designed to support energy-efficient public buildings that rely solely on electricity for heating and other needs, helping you streamline energy costs.

Schedule CBAS offers qualifying customers with incentives by working with a building controls contractor to install new building automation systems for HVAC, lighting, and building equipment systems in facilities lacking centralized controls or that have an outdated system requiring full replacement.

What this means for you: If your building doesn’t have a modern automation system, this program offers financial incentives to help you upgrade. By installing new controls for heating, cooling, lighting, and equipment, you can improve energy-efficiency and reduce operating costs. This program is ideal for facilities looking to modernize and take advantage of smarter energy management.

Schedule CBOT provides qualifying customers with incentives for the installation of energy-efficiency improvements, consisting of recommissioning measures. This program is intended to modify existing control systems to optimize operations.

What this means for you: If your facility already has control systems in place, this program helps you improve their performance without a full replacement. By fine-tuning how your systems operate, you can reduce energy waste, lower costs, and improve comfort. This program is ideal for buildings looking to get more out of their existing equipment through smart, targeted upgrades.

Schedule CENG is a training program based on energy management best practices for commercial building operators. This Program provides educational content and technical resources to facility management staff on ways to achieve energy savings through optimization of building energy performance and integrating best practices.

What this means for you: If you manage a commercial building, this program gives you access to expert guidance and tools to help reduce energy use and improve efficiency. You’ll learn how to optimize your building’s systems and apply best practices that can lead to long-term savings. It’s a great opportunity to build your team’s knowledge and make smarter energy decisions.

Schedule CNR3 provides qualifying customers with incentives for the installation of energy-efficiency measures related to refrigeration, commercial kitchen equipment, HVAC improvements, window film installation and maintenance, and installation of other program specific measures.

What this means for you: If your business is looking to cut energy costs, this program offers financial incentives for making targeted improvements to your equipment and systems. Whether you're upgrading your kitchen appliances, improving HVAC performance, or adding window film to reduce heat gain, this program helps offset the cost of energy-saving upgrades that can improve comfort and efficiency in your facility.

Schedule NRLSC3 provides qualifying customers with incentives to install more efficient lighting technologies including but not limited to LED-based bulbs and lighting control systems that can produce verifiable savings.

What this means for you: If your facility is using older lighting systems, this program helps you upgrade to more efficient options like LEDs and smart controls. These improvements can lower your energy bills, reduce maintenance costs, and improve lighting quality. The program offers financial incentives to make the switch more affordable and supports your efforts to operate more sustainably.

Schedule NRNC provides qualifying customers incentives to install various energy-efficiency measures for new construction projects.

What this means for you: If you're planning a new commercial or industrial building, this program helps you save money by offering incentives for energy-efficient design and equipment. From lighting and HVAC to building envelope improvements, you can reduce long-term operating costs and improve sustainability from the start. It’s a smart way to build efficiency into your project from day one.

Schedule SBI2 provides small business customers a personalized energy assessment report and incentives for installing certain energy-efficiency measures. To qualify for this program, the small business must have no more than 5 locations, with each location having a demand that does not exceed 100 kW more than 3 times in the past 12 months.

What this means for you: If you run a small business with less than 5 locations, this schedule offers tailored support to help you lower your energy costs. You’ll receive a customized report showing where you can save energy, along with financial incentives to help you upgrade equipment or systems. It’s a simple way to make your business more efficient and reduce your utility bills.

The customer’s bill includes a fuel cost level which is based on actual historical data. This fuel level is determined by the North Carolina Utilities Commission (“Commission”) in the Company’s most recent fuel rate case. G.S. 62-133.2 requires the Commission to hold annual hearings to review the fuel level included in the Company’s rate schedules. Any change in the fuel cost level determined in these annual hearings will be reflected in Rider A - Fuel Cost Rider, Rider B - Experience Modification Factor, and Rider B1 – Experience Modification Factor.

What this means for you: Part of your electricity bill covers the cost of fuel used to generate power. This amount can change each year based on actual fuel prices and regulatory review. If fuel costs go up or down, you’ll see those changes in specific parts of your bill, like Rider A and Rider B. These adjustments help keep your rates in line with actual fuel costs.

Rider C is a rider on your bill that helps the Company recover costs for energy-efficiency and demand-side management programs, including utility incentives. These programs are designed to reduce energy use and are reviewed annually based on calendar year expenses.

What this means for you: This part of your bill helps fund programs that promote energy savings and efficiency. These programs may include rebates, energy audits, or other upgrades that help you use less electricity. By supporting these efforts, you’re helping reduce overall energy demand and potentially lowering long-term costs for everyone.

Rider CE is an experience modification rider that adjusts for over- or under-collection of costs from Rider C in the previous period. These adjustments are applied as either increases or decreases to current rates, ensuring accurate recovery of energy-efficiency and demand-side management program expenses.

What this means for you: This rider helps make sure you’re only paying your fair share for energy-efficiency programs. If too much or too little is collected in the past, this adjustment balances things out on your current bill, matching past estimates with actual costs.

Rider CCR is an interim rider that recovers expenses in connection with compliance with federal and state environmental requirements related to coal combustion residuals.

What this means for you: This rider helps cover the cost of safely managing byproducts from coal-fired power generation, as required by environmental laws. It supports efforts to protect public health and the environment, and you may see it on your bill to support compliance with environmental regulations.

Rider CO is available on a limited and voluntary basis, in conjunction with any of the Company’s rate schedules (except temporary service) for the purchase of electricity to customers who contract for a block(s) of Carbon Offsets provided through the NC GreenPower Program administered by the North Carolina Advanced Energy Corporation. The maximum number of customers is limited by the Carbon Offsets available through the program.

What this means for you: If you want to support cleaner energy and reduce your carbon footprint, this rider gives you the option to buy carbon offsets through a trusted statewide program. It’s optional and limited to the number of offsets available, so you’ll need to sign up while space lasts. It’s a simple way to make a positive environmental impact through your electric service.

Rider D applies TERF to contributions in aid of construction pursuant to Sections IV and XXII of the Company’s Terms and Conditions. The TERF shall also be applied to other contributions that are classified as taxable income to the Company, except for the provision of temporary service.

What this means for you: If you’ve made payments toward construction or infrastructure upgrades, this rider accounts for the tax impact of those contributions. It helps recover tax-related costs and may appear as a separate charge on your bill. Temporary service is not affected.

Rider EDR is available only at the Company’s option to a Non-Residential establishment receiving service under Schedules 6P, 6L, or 10, provided that the establishment (i) is not classified as Retail Trade or Public Administration by the North American Industry Classification System Manual published by the U.S. Government; and (ii) meets other eligibility criteria in the rider. Qualifying customers receive a graduated discount beginning at 10% for the first year. The discount is reduced by 25% per year for the next three years. The discount applies to the sum of the Schedules 6P, 6L, or 10 charges, excluding all applicable riders, plus Fuel Rider A. The minimum contract term shall be for a term of four years.

What this means for you: If your business qualifies, this rider offers a temporary discount on your electricity costs to support economic development. You’ll receive a 10% discount in the first year, which gradually decreases over the next three years. It’s designed to help eligible businesses manage energy expenses during growth or expansion, with a required commitment of at least four years.

Rider GP is a voluntary rider available to Customers interested in contributing to the NC GreenPower Program. Each $4.00 customer contribution will purchase one Rider GP Block consisting of 125 kWh from Renewable Energy Certificates (“REC”) produced from Renewable Resources provided through NC GreenPower Program, with the remaining balance to support solar installation packages at North Carolina K-12 schools (the Solar+Schools program). To learn more about NC GreenPower, please visit www.ncgreenpower.org.

What this means for you: This rider lets you make a direct impact if you would like to support clean energy and education. Your monthly contribution helps fund renewable energy and brings solar power to local schools. It’s an easy way to support a greener future and invest in your community.

Rider REN is another voluntary rider for Customers interested in supporting the NC GreenPower Program. Each $2.50 Customer contribution will purchase one Rider REN Block consisting of 250 kWh from a REC produced from Renewable Resources provided through the NC GreenPower Program. Rider REN requires a minimum contribution of $100 per month, representing 40 Rider REN Blocks or 10,000 kWh.

What this means for you: This rider lets you support renewable power at a larger scale, if you’d like to make a bigger impact on clean energy. Your monthly contribution helps fund renewable energy generation across North Carolina. It’s a meaningful way to reduce your carbon footprint and support sustainability efforts statewide.

Rider RP recovers the Company’s costs to comply with the North Carolina Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard. This rider is not applicable to Schedule 26, Schedule 30T, companion rate schedules such as Schedule 1W, Schedule 1DF, Schedule 7, or auxiliary accounts. An auxiliary account is defined as non-demand metered service at the same premise, with the same service address, and the same customer account name as an account for which a CEPS charge has been applied. To qualify for auxiliary service, not subject to this Rider, the customer must notify the Company. The Company will verify that such agreement is considered an auxiliary service, after which the Rider charge will not be applicable to the auxiliary service account. The customer shall also be responsible for notifying the Company of any change in service that would no longer qualify the service as auxiliary. To opt out of CEPS riders, visit the Company’s webpage at https://www.dominionenergy.com/north-carolina-electric/rates-and-tariffs/nc-reps-opt-out.

What this means for you: This rider helps fund efforts to meet North Carolina’s clean energy standards. If you’re a qualifying customer, you may be able to opt out or exempt certain accounts from this charge. It’s important to notify Dominion Energy if you believe your account qualifies or if your service changes. Supporting this rider contributes to the state’s transition to cleaner, more efficient energy.

Rider RPE is an experience modification rider that adjusts for over- or under-collection of costs from Rider RP in the previous period. These adjustments are applied as either increases or decreases to current rates, ensuring accurate recovery of clean energy and energy efficiency program expenses.

What this means for you: This rider helps ensure fairness in how clean energy costs are recovered. If too much or too little was collected in the past, this adjustment balances things out. It’s a way to make sure your bill reflects actual costs from previous years.