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SLEMCO adding storm-related charges from 2 years ago?!
Posted on 6/24/26 at 8:13 pm
Posted on 6/24/26 at 8:13 pm
Anyone else received this email? Is this just a way to discretely subsidize money for data centers? Granted, it’s only going to be about $3/month, but the principle of it irks me. This is for Lafayette parish, by the way.
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Dear SLEMCO Member, Tornadoes and straight-line winds hit our service area in April of 2024, causing multi-day outages and damage similar to a hurricane for our entire system; another major storm passed through our system in mid-May of 2024, knocking power out and causing major damage that left 43,000 members out of power for multiple days; then just two weeks later, in early June of 2024, it happened again. You may not remember, but these were not your typical spring thunderstorms. Each storm in the rare 1-2-3 punch caused outages and damage similar to hurricanes, but did not qualify for FEMA reimbursement, unlike hurricanes. Beginning with the July billing, SLEMCO members will notice a line-item increase to their bills to cover costs associated with the severe spring storms in April, May, and June of 2024. The monthly cost will be approximately $1.40 per 1,000 kWh used. The storm rider charge will be added to members' bills for no more than 12 months. Should the storm costs be recovered within a shorter timeframe, the line-item charge will be discontinued. We understand this is not welcome news. In fact, we understand this is the last thing you want to hear. Cooperatives like SLEMCO are owned by the members they serve, and extraordinary costs, just like savings, are shared by all based on the amount of electricity your family uses. If you have any questions, call our Member Services Department at 896-5200. They will be able to answer your questions. Sincerely, Carlotta Lamartina Director of Member Services
This post was edited on 6/24/26 at 8:17 pm
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Posted on 6/24/26 at 8:18 pm to Crescent Connection
Welcome to your Louisiana Public Service Commission.
A commission made up of 5 men who spent an assload of money getting elected to a position that pays them, oh about $60k per year.
Why would they do that you ask?
Because the perks are unbelievable!
They will never deny a request to raise rates and will do absolutely nothing if a utility sevice is bending you over and shoving it right up your arse....
A commission made up of 5 men who spent an assload of money getting elected to a position that pays them, oh about $60k per year.
Why would they do that you ask?
Because the perks are unbelievable!
They will never deny a request to raise rates and will do absolutely nothing if a utility sevice is bending you over and shoving it right up your arse....
Posted on 6/24/26 at 8:28 pm to Portballs
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Because the perks are unbelievable!
Perks
Short for payment under the table to do what we want.
Posted on 6/24/26 at 9:01 pm to Crescent Connection
I was so relieved when I got away from Entergy and Baton Rouge Water Co... well Cleco and Magnolia water have fricked me sideways. My water bill before usage is $126... if I don't use a drop, that is robbery. Cleco announced a 10% rate increase a couple months after we moved here however that "10%" made our bills go up 30+%. We used less electricity each month in 2025 than 2024 with no increased rates and somehow our bill was more EVERY SINGLE MONTH.
We sprayed the attic, we are putting in solar. No way I can drill a well or I would. Maybe I can desalinate the water??? IDK, frick monopolies.
We sprayed the attic, we are putting in solar. No way I can drill a well or I would. Maybe I can desalinate the water??? IDK, frick monopolies.
Posted on 6/24/26 at 9:03 pm to Crescent Connection
It is in an LPSC order signed 4/2/26, the details of the case are included. The case was filed in December 2024.
Posted on 6/24/26 at 9:36 pm to Crescent Connection
It's to cover the cost of their new board room renovations.
Posted on 6/25/26 at 12:56 am to Crescent Connection
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SLEMCO adding storm-related charges from 2 years ago?!
I imagine that is how long it takes to quantify the costs and get regulatory approval. I’d rather them take their time on anything that involves my money.
Posted on 6/25/26 at 5:09 am to Crescent Connection
This is a pretty basic cost recovery charge. Ratepayers cover the cost of service, and emergency line work is expensive.
Posted on 6/25/26 at 5:23 am to Crescent Connection
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The storm rider charge will be added to members' bills for no more than 12 months. Should the storm costs be recovered within a shorter timeframe, the line-item charge will be discontinued.
This is a crap way to state this. I'm sure there's a very good reason they didn't mention how much the costs they are trying to recover are, and I'm sure SLEMCO members will pay the extra for the entire 12 months.
Posted on 6/25/26 at 8:41 am to Crescent Connection
Not trying to take up for them but SLEMCO is a saint compared to Entergy and Cleco. They rarely have increases and when they do, they're usually temporary.
Posted on 6/25/26 at 11:05 am to WhiskeyThrottle
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I'm sure there's a very good reason they didn't mention how much the costs they are trying to recover are, and I'm sure SLEMCO members will pay the extra for the entire 12 months.
You can look it up at the LPSC, the order is public record and includes the amount.
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