This is a line item almost all electric utilities charge. It helps to cover the minimum costs that are required to make service available to every meter on the system – costs that remain no matter how much electricity is sold. Some of the fixed cost the availability charge covers are trimming and clearing right-of-way; truck maintenance and equipment; poles, meters and wires. It is not based on usage and is the same amount for all residential members. As the name implies, it is the cost to make electricity available to you.
