Flint Energies to increase base rate for electricity beginning April 1

Flint Energies is increasing the rate it charges residential customers.

Beginning with customer billings that begin April 1, the base residential rate will increase from $27 a month to $29 a month, according to a release.

“We have calculated the actual cost of providing service to a residential location at more than $32/month,” Vice President Marian McLemore said in the release. “The cost of service calculation is updated every two years and offers a direct and accurate reflection of current expenses.”

Also, small commercial accounts that have been billed at $29 a month will go up to $31 a month beginning April 1.

Members who confirm their low income rate standing with Flint will be eligible for a charge of $14.50 instead of $29 a month.

The Reynolds-based company is a non-for-profit electric cooperative owned by its members in parts of 17 Middle Georgia counties. Flint employs 232 workers and serves more than 89,500 electric meters.

This story was originally published January 24, 2018 at 6:29 PM.