Cherryland Electric Cooperative Data Access Guide
Cherryland Electric Cooperative is a member-regulated Michigan cooperative serving roughly 38,000 customers across the northwestern Lower Peninsula. Members download Green Button ESPI XML interval data (up to 14 months) through SmartHub, and the cooperative's Informed Member Consent process provides a documented — if manual — path for third-party data access. A Sensus wireless AMI upgrade (2024-2026) is improving data frequency, but there is no EDI, API, or Connect My Data.
How to Get Your Cherryland Electric Cooperative Data: All Access Methods
| Method | 1st Party | 3rd Party | Customer Types | Data Types | Latency | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SmartHub Portal & App | ✓ | — | All members | Billing (PDF), usage by day/week/month/year | More frequent updates post-AMI upgrade; monthly billing | Web / Mobile / PDF |
| Green Button Download My Data | ✓ | ✓ | Members (shareable with third parties manually) | Interval usage, up to 14 months | On demand | ESPI XML (zipped) |
| Informed Member Consent | — | ✓ | Consultants, ESCOs, energy managers with signed consent | Billing history, usage, interval data | 5-10 business days; one-time transfers | PDF / CSV / Excel / Green Button XML |
Billing Data Access
Cherryland provides billing access through SmartHub on web and mobile: current bills, billing history, and PDF downloads. Third-party billing access runs through the Informed Member Consent process — written authorization, manual data transfer, and renewal required for ongoing access. No API or aggregator feeds exist.
What Data Is on Your Cherryland Electric Cooperative Bill
- Current balance and amount due
- Recent bills with dates and amounts
- Billing history for previous months
- Payment history and arrangements
- Usage data and analytics
How to Download Cherryland Electric Cooperative Bills (Business & Commercial)
- 01Register the business account in SmartHub with the email on file
- 02Review billing history and download PDFs per period
- 03Use the My Usage tab for consumption analytics and budget alerts
- 04For data sharing with consultants, request the Informed Member Consent form at (231) 486-9200 or info@cherrylandelectric.coop
How to Download Cherryland Electric Cooperative Bills (Residential)
- 01Visit https://cecelec.smarthub.coop/ and click New User to register with the email on file
- 02Create a password and security questions, then verify your email
- 03Log in; the dashboard shows current balance and amount due
- 04Open the Billing section to view recent bills and history
- 05Select a bill and click Download to save the PDF
Third-Party Access to Cherryland Electric Cooperative Billing Data
Informed Member Consent process
- 01Request the Informed Member Consent form from Cherryland at (231) 486-9200 or info@cherrylandelectric.coop
- 02Complete the form with customer account number, third-party organization, data scope, duration, and purpose
- 03Customer (or authorized business signatory) signs and dates the form
- 04Submit by email (info@cherrylandelectric.coop) or mail (PO Box 298, Grawn, MI 49637)
- 05Cherryland reviews and transfers data via email or secure portal — PDF bills, CSV/Excel usage, or Green Button XML
- 06Renew consent annually or per form terms for ongoing access
Want to understand the charges on your bill?
See the Cherryland Electric Cooperative Rate Schedules & Tariff Guide →Interval Data & Smart Meters
Cherryland is replacing its 2008 power-line metering system with Sensus (Xylem) wireless two-way RF meters (2024-2026 deployment, FlexNet platform with end-to-end encryption). SmartHub shows hourly/daily usage with weather comparisons and ~14 months of history; Green Button Download My Data exports ESPI XML for use in third-party tools.
How to Download Cherryland Electric Cooperative Interval Data via Green Button
- 01Log into SmartHub at https://cecelec.smarthub.coop/
- 02Open the My Usage tab
- 03Click Green Button Download My Data
- 04Select a date range (up to 14 months back) and data type
- 05Click Download Usage Data and receive a ZIP containing ESPI XML
- 06Extract and upload the XML to any Green Button-compatible platform
Interval data is essential for rate comparison and TOU analysis.
See which Cherryland Electric Cooperative rate schedule is best for your usage pattern →Third-Party API Access
Cherryland has no public API, OAuth framework, or developer portal. Its Member Data Privacy Tariff establishes the Informed Member Consent process: written authorization, one-time manual transfer, and utility liability disclaimer after handoff. SmartHub offers no public API. Nectar provides API access to Cherryland billing data — see docs.nectarclimate.com.
How to Register as a Cherryland Electric Cooperative API Vendor
- 01Contact Cherryland at (231) 486-9200 or info@cherrylandelectric.coop and request the Informed Member Consent form
- 02Complete the form with the customer: account number, organization, data scope, duration, purpose
- 03Obtain the customer's (or authorized signatory's) signature
- 04Submit to info@cherrylandelectric.coop or PO Box 298, Grawn, MI 49637
- 05Receive data via email or secure portal; renew consent annually for ongoing needs
EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)
No EDI support: no trading partner program, no ANSI X12/EDIFACT transactions (814, 820, 867, 810, 997), no VAN or direct connections documented. As a member-regulated Michigan cooperative with no retail choice and wholesale supply via Wolverine Power Cooperative, EDI is not required for its market model. Large commercial customers can ask about custom interchange case-by-case at (231) 486-9200.
How to Enroll in Cherryland Electric Cooperative EDI
- 01Contact Cherryland at (231) 486-9200 or info@cherrylandelectric.coop
- 02Describe the business data-exchange requirement
- 03Expect a case-by-case custom arrangement rather than formal EDI standards
Rate Schedules & Tariff Analysis
Cherryland's rate books and cancelled sheets are published via the Michigan PSC, and billing rules are documented in the cooperative's June 2024 Billing Rules PDF. With interval data visible in SmartHub and exportable via Green Button, members can validate billing and target usage reductions.
Cherryland Electric Cooperative Rate Features & TOU Details
- Member-regulated rates under Michigan PA 167 (board-set)
- Rate books published through the Michigan PSC
- Billing rules documented in the June 2024 Billing Rules PDF
- Business efficiency rebates up to $15,000 per project
For a deeper analysis including cost optimization strategies and historical rate trends:
Read the full Cherryland Electric Cooperative Rate Optimization Guide →Other Data Access Programs
Business Energy Efficiency Rebates
Custom rebates up to $15,000 per project for business members, plus energy efficiency programs, renewable options, and economic development loans. Contact Shannon Beery, (231) 486-9218, sbeery@cherrylandelectric.coop.
- 01Contact the business programs team to scope the project
- 02Apply for custom rebates up to $15,000 per project
Outage Center
Interactive outage map with online reporting, automated restoration updates, and SMS/email notifications.
- 01Visit the outage center to view the live map
- 02Report outages online or by phone and opt into notifications
Cherryland Electric Cooperative Data Access FAQ
How do I get interval data from Cherryland Electric Cooperative?▾
Log into SmartHub at https://cecelec.smarthub.coop/, open the My Usage tab, and click Green Button Download My Data. Select up to 14 months of history and download a ZIP containing ESPI-compliant XML that loads into any Green Button-compatible analysis tool.
How does a consultant get authorized access to a member's Cherryland data?▾
Through the Informed Member Consent process — Cherryland's documented third-party path. The member completes a written consent form (account number, third-party name, data scope, duration, purpose), signs it, and submits it to info@cherrylandelectric.coop or PO Box 298, Grawn, MI 49637. Cherryland then transfers the data as PDF, CSV/Excel, or Green Button XML, typically within 5-10 business days. Transfers are one-time; renew consent for ongoing access.
Does Cherryland support EDI or an API?▾
No. There is no EDI trading partner program (no 814/820/867 transactions), no public API or OAuth framework, and no aggregator integrations. As a member-regulated cooperative with no retail choice and wholesale supply through Wolverine Power Cooperative, EDI isn't part of its market model. Large C&I customers can discuss custom interchange case-by-case at (231) 486-9200.
What metering technology does Cherryland use?▾
Cherryland is deploying Sensus (Xylem) wireless two-way RF smart meters from 2024 through 2026, replacing a 2008 power-line communication system. The new FlexNet platform uses end-to-end encryption and delivers more frequent SmartHub updates plus remote disconnect/reconnect for nearly all members.
What efficiency incentives are available for Cherryland business members?▾
Business members can access custom rebates up to $15,000 per project, energy efficiency programs, renewable energy options, and economic development loans. Contact Shannon Beery at (231) 486-9218 or sbeery@cherrylandelectric.coop to scope eligible measures.
What does Nectar's roadmap support level mean for Cherryland?▾
Cherryland is on Nectar's roadmap: automated ingestion is planned but not yet productized. Today, Nectar can ingest member-downloaded Green Button XML, billing PDFs from SmartHub, or data delivered through the Informed Member Consent process while native support is built.
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