Investor-owned utilities can only adjust their rates for fuel cost fluctuations twice a year, and only with the approval of the Texas Public Utility Commission.
As a member-owned electric cooperative governed by an elected Board of Directors and not regulated by the Public Utility Commission, Cherokee County Electric Cooperative Association (CCECA) can modify the PCRF whenever the need arises in response to fuel prices. CCECA definitely isn't alone in dealing with increased fuel costs; almost every electric company across the country faces the same issue. Demand for energy grows annually.
You can help curb the impact of high-energy prices by working to conserve energy within your home or business. Learn more on the Energy Saving Tips page.