The member will pay a minimum bill in accordance with the applicable rate schedule, irrespective of the amount of electricity consumed, even if none is consumed. The minimum charge shall be in addition to any fuel cost adjustment charges, power cost adjustment charges or other billing adjustments. All billing adjustments shall be billed in addition to and exclusive of the minimum charge.
The minimum charge may be increased in accordance with the Cooperative’s line extension policy for new construction. Usually the amount of such increase will be stated in the electric service agreement.