Talquin Electric Cooperative Rate Selection Guide
Talquin Electric Cooperative is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric distribution cooperative serving about 57,300 accounts across four North Florida counties. It has deployed ~54,945 AMI smart meters but offers no Green Button, EDI, or API; data access is limited to the myTalquin portal and manual requests.
Talquin Electric Cooperative Rate Schedule Comparison
| Schedule | Type | Rate | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| GSND | commercial | $40/$55 access + $0.10610/$0.13225 per kWh + WPCA | Small commercial / non-demand sites |
| GSD | commercial | $70 access + $7.75/kW demand (>20 kW) + $0.0936/kWh + WPCA | Mid-size commercial with demand |
| GSLD | industrial | $350 access + $8.00/kW demand + $0.08268/kWh + WPCA | Large industrial loads 1,000 kW+ |
| CEV | ev | $70 access + $0.290/kWh + WPCA | Public EV charging operators |
Market Overview
Talquin is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric distribution cooperative. Florida has no retail electricity competition, and as a cooperative Talquin sets its own retail rates via its Board of Trustees rather than buying/selling on a competitive market. Members cannot shop for an alternate electricity supplier.
Need to pull your actual usage data to compare rates? See the Talquin Electric Cooperative Data Access Guide →
Current Rate Schedules
Talquin publishes its electric rate schedules directly. Commercial classes are General Service/Non-Demand (GSND), General Service Demand (GSD), and General Service Large Demand (GSLD), plus a Commercial EV (CEV) rate. All classes carry a monthly Wholesale Power Cost Adjustment (WPCA) of $0.0100/kWh effective June 1, 2026. A Storm Cost Recovery Surcharge (SCRS) was effective June 1, 2025 but is shown as inactive for billing as of June 1, 2026. Figures below are verified from Talquin's published rate schedule page.
Effective: June 1, 2026 · Full Tariff Book →
| Schedule | Type | Applicability | Structure | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Service / Non-Demand (GSND) | commercial | Small commercial customers without significant demand (reclassified to GSD if demand exceeds 49 kW for 3 of 12 months). | System Access Charge $40 (single-phase) / $55 (three-phase); Energy Charge $0.10610/kWh for first 1,000 kWh, $0.13225/kWh over 1,000 kWh; WPCA $0.0100/kWh (eff. 6/1/2026). Minimum monthly charge $40 + WPCA (single-phase). | — |
| General Service Demand (GSD) | commercial | Commercial customers with measured demand generally above 20 kW (up to large-demand threshold). | System Access Charge $70; Demand Charge $7.75/kW for billing demand over 20 kW; Energy Charge $0.0936/kWh; WPCA $0.0100/kWh (eff. 6/1/2026). | — |
| General Service Large Demand (GSLD) | industrial | Large commercial/industrial customers with measured monthly demand of 1,000 kW or more (optional election, minimum 12-month term). | System Access Charge $350; Energy Charge $0.08268/kWh; Demand Charge $8.00/kW; WPCA $0.0100/kWh (eff. 6/1/2026). Voltage credits: $0.50/kW at 12-69 kV, $1.00/kW at 69 kV+. | — |
| Commercial EV Charging Service (CEV) | ev | Separately metered, publicly accessible EV charging stations with demand of 1,000 kW or less (experimental rate). | System Access Charge $70; Energy Charge $0.290/kWh; WPCA per PCA schedule. Minimum monthly charge is the highest of the access charge, $1/kVA of installed transformer capacity, or contract minimum. | — |
| Storm Cost Recovery Surcharge (SCRS) Rider | commercial | Temporary rider across all classes to recover ~$8M of non-reimbursed storm costs (Hurricanes Debby/Helene, Winter Storms Finn/Enzo). Shown as not active for billing as of 6/1/2026. | When active: General Service $0.00747/kWh, GSD $0.00371/kWh, GSLD $0.00485/kWh, Residential $0.00942/kWh. Effective 6/1/2025. | — |
Rate Recommendations by Use Case
Mid-size commercial site managing demand charges
On GSD, the $7.75/kW demand charge over 20 kW can dominate the bill. Stagger HVAC/equipment startups and consider load controls to shave coincident peak.
Demand charge is the largest controllable component for mid-size loads.
- Track monthly peak kW in the portal
- Stagger large equipment starts
- Request a no-fee energy analysis
Large industrial load at or above 1,000 kW
Elect GSLD for the lowest energy charge ($0.08268/kWh) and capture voltage credits by taking delivery at 12 kV+ or 69 kV+.
GSLD's lower energy rate plus voltage credits suit steady high-volume loads.
- Confirm 12-month minimum term before electing
- Pursue higher-voltage service for $0.50-$1.00/kW credits
- Model GSLD vs GSD at your load factor
Public EV charging operator
Use the experimental CEV rate ($70 access + $0.290/kWh) for separately metered public chargers up to 1,000 kW; note it has no demand charge but a higher energy rate.
CEV avoids demand charges, which can favor low-utilization public charging.
- Verify chargers are qualified plug-in EV equipment
- Budget for contribution in aid of construction
- Compare CEV energy rate vs GSD at expected utilization
Energy consultant needing member usage data
With no API/Green Button/EDI, obtain written member authorization and request data via Member Services, or have the member share portal exports directly.
Manual sharing is the only available path for third-party data access.
- Get signed member authorization
- Call (850) 627-9666 to arrange sharing
- Use member-credentials flow as a fallback
Historical Rate Trends
Talquin's rates are adjusted by its Board with periodic WPCA changes and storm-cost recovery riders. Recent changes include a Storm Cost Recovery Surcharge and an updated WPCA.
June 1, 2026
Wholesale Power Cost Adjustment (WPCA) set at $0.0100/kWh across all rate classes.
WPCA $0.0100/kWhJune 1, 2025
Storm Cost Recovery Surcharge added (~$8M recovery): General Service $0.00747/kWh, GSD $0.00371/kWh, GSLD $0.00485/kWh, Residential $0.00942/kWh. Later shown inactive as of 6/1/2026.
+$0.00371-$0.00942/kWhOverall trend: Rising, driven by wholesale power costs and storm-recovery surcharges from the 2024-2025 hurricane/winter-storm season.
Next expected change: Periodic WPCA updates; SCRS shown inactive as of 6/1/2026 but could be reinstated for future storm recovery.
Cost Optimization Strategies
Because no interval export exists, optimization centers on correct rate-class placement, demand management, voltage-level credits, and the cooperative's no-fee energy analysis.
Optimize rate class (GSND/GSD/GSLD)
For: All commercial customers
Energy charges fall as demand class rises ($0.132 -> $0.0936 -> $0.08268/kWh). Confirm placement matches load; the 49 kW threshold triggers GSND<->GSD reclassification and GSLD is an optional election at 1,000 kW+.
Manage peak demand (kW)
For: Demand-billed customers (GSD/GSLD)
GSD bills $7.75/kW over 20 kW and GSLD $8.00/kW. Shifting or staggering equipment to reduce coincident peak demand directly cuts the demand charge.
Capture GSLD voltage credits
For: GSLD customers
Large customers taking delivery at higher voltage earn $0.50/kW (12-69 kV) or $1.00/kW (69 kV+) credits against billing demand.
Use no-fee energy analysis
For: All commercial customers
Talquin offers a no-charge commercial energy analysis; use it to identify efficiency measures that reduce kWh and peak kW.
To implement these strategies, you need your 15-minute interval data. Learn how to download Talquin Electric Cooperative interval data →
Frequently Asked Questions
What commercial electric rate schedules does Talquin offer?▾
Talquin offers General Service/Non-Demand (GSND) for small commercial loads, General Service Demand (GSD) for loads with demand over ~20 kW, and General Service Large Demand (GSLD) for loads of 1,000 kW or more. There is also a Commercial EV Charging (CEV) experimental rate and an Economic Development rider (ED-3).
What are Talquin's commercial demand charges?▾
GSD has a $70 monthly System Access Charge, a $7.75/kW demand charge on billing demand above 20 kW, and a $0.0936/kWh energy charge. GSLD (1,000 kW+) has a $350 System Access Charge, $8.00/kW demand charge, and $0.08268/kWh energy charge, with voltage credits of $0.50-$1.00/kW for higher-voltage delivery.
Can a commercial member or consultant get interval data via Green Button or an API?▾
No. Despite an AMI deployment of ~54,945 smart meters, Talquin offers no Green Button, no API, no EDI, and no CSV/XML export. Usage is viewable by billing cycle in the myTalquin portal; granular interval data requires a direct request to Member Services.
How does a third party access a commercial member's usage data?▾
There is no automated third-party workflow through the utility itself — the member must provide written authorization and contact Talquin Member Services at (850) 627-7651, or export/share data manually from the portal. Nectar provides API access to Talquin billing and interval data — see docs.nectarclimate.com.
Is there a wholesale power cost adjustment on commercial bills?▾
Yes. All Talquin rate classes carry a monthly Wholesale Power Cost Adjustment (WPCA), set at $0.0100/kWh effective June 1, 2026. A temporary Storm Cost Recovery Surcharge was also added effective June 1, 2025 (General Service $0.00747/kWh) but is shown as not active for billing as of June 1, 2026.
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