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Electric Utility Glossary

Current Meter Read - The meter reading at the end of the period for which the customer is being billed

Previous Meter Read - The meter reading at the beginning of the period for which the customer is being billed

kW - Kilowatt, the standard unit for measuring electricity demand, equal to 1,000 watts

kWh - Kilowatt-hour, the standard unit for measuring electricity energy consumption, equal to 1,000 watt-hours

Energy Charge - Any charge, other than a tax or other fee, that is assessed on the basis of the customer’s energy consumption

Energy Efficiency Cost Recovery Factor - A charge approved by the Public Utility Commission to recover the electric utility’s cost of providing energy efficiency programs

Power Cost Recovery Factor (PCRF) - A charge approved by the Public Utility Commission to recover the electric utility’s cost of purchasing the power needed to provide electricity to our members

Fuel Charge - A charge approved by the Public Utility Commission for the recovery of the utility’s costs for the fuel used to generate electricity

Meter Number - The number assigned by the utility to the customer’s meter

Meter Charge - A charge approved by the Public Utility Commission for metering a customer’s consumption

Miscellaneous Gross Receipts Fee - A fee assessed to recover the miscellaneous gross receipts tax imposed on utilities operating in an incorporated city or town having a population of more than 1,000

Municipal Franchise Fee - A fee assessed to compensate municipalities for the utility’s use of public rights-of-way

Advanced Metering Charge - A charge to recover the costs of an advanced metering system

Nuclear Decommissioning Fee - A charge approved by the Public Utility Commission to provide funds for the decommissioning of nuclear generating sites.

PUC Assessment - A fee assessed to recover the statutory fee for administering the Public Utility Regulatory Act

Sales Tax - Sales tax collected by authorized taxing authorities, such as the state, cities, and special purpose districts

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410 E. Houston St.

Marshall, TX 75670

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  • About PHEC
    • About Touchstone Energy
    • Cooperative Principles
    • Electric Utility Glossary
    • Contact Us
    • PHEC By-Laws
    • Rates
      • Rates - Louisiana
      • Rates - Texas
  • Member Services
    • Services
      • New Member Bill Example
      • Overhead vs. Underground Service
    • Coop Connections Card
      • Co-op Connections: Go Beyond the Card
    • East Texas Rural Electric Youth Seminar (ETREYS)
      • ETREYS Photos - 2019
      • ETREYS Youth Leadership Seminar Video - 2018
      • ETREYS Photos - 2017
    • Forms
      • Payment Automatic Withdrawal Form
    • Meter Base Specifications
      • Standard Meter Loop Specifications - Permanent Residence
      • Standard Meter Pole Specifications - Mobile Home or Temporary Service
      • Padmount Transformer Specifications
  • Energy Savings
    • Energy Efficiency: Tip of the Month
    • Avoiding High Winter Bills
    • Home Energy Adventure
    • Together We Save
    • Tips for Weather Stripping Your Home
    • Solar
      • Distributed Generation Facilities (i.e. Solar Installation)
      • Solar Energy FAQs
      • 10 Steps to Take Before Installing Solar
      • Questions to Ask Your Solar Installer/Contractor
      • Solar Systems: What Size Is Right For You
  • Safety
    • Kid's Safety
      • Energy Explorers - Word Search
      • Energy Explorers - Electric Safety Activity
      • Energy Explorers - Energy Efficiency Quiz
      • Kid's Coloring Page - Electric Safety on the Farm
      • Video: Electric Safety Tips for Kids
    • Electrical Safety
      • Electrical Safety Checklist
      • Safety Quiz
  • Outage Tools
    • Outage Texting Sign Up
    • Outage Texting Sign Up Tutorial
    • Storm Center
    • Powering Up After An Outage
  • News
    • Energy Savings & Safety Articles
  • Videos