Dixie Electric Membership Corporation (DEMCO) Data Access Guide

DEMCO is Louisiana's largest electric distribution cooperative, serving 119,000+ smart meters across seven parishes around Baton Rouge. Member-owned and regulated by the Louisiana Public Service Commission, it provides first-party billing and interval data through the MyDEMCO (NISC SmartHub) portal, with third-party access coordinated through its Key Accounts program for commercial and industrial customers.

Louisiana · Electric Cooperative·119,120 customers·Fully supported by Nectar·Last updated June 4, 2026

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How to Get Your Dixie Electric Membership Corporation (DEMCO) Data: All Access Methods

Method	1st Party	3rd Party	Customer Types	Data Types	Latency	Format
MyDEMCO Portal	✓	—	Residential, Commercial, Industrial	Bills, daily usage, account	Per billing cycle	PDF, web, app
Hourly CSV Export	✓	—	All members	Hourly usage (14 months)	On demand	CSV (ZIP)
SmartHub API (15-min)	✓	—	Technical members	15-minute interval	Near real-time	JSON
Key Accounts Program	—	✓	C&I / critical facilities	Bills, interval, load profiles	Case-by-case	CSV, email, portal

Billing Data Access

DEMCO billing data is accessed through the MyDEMCO portal (NISC SmartHub) at demco.smarthub.coop. Members register with their account number to view and download PDF bills and payment history. Third-party access for C&I members is coordinated through the Key Accounts program rather than an automated portal.

What Data Is on Your Dixie Electric Membership Corporation (DEMCO) Bill

Current bill (amount due, due date, energy/demand/fuel charges)
Historical bill PDFs (12+ months)
Payment history
Line-item charge breakdown
Account and meter details

How to Download Dixie Electric Membership Corporation (DEMCO) Bills (Business & Commercial)

01Register the account at demco.org/mydemco / demco.smarthub.coop
02Open Billing & Payments to view and download bill PDFs
03For multi-site or enhanced access, contact the Key Accounts program
04Provide written authorization to route data to an energy manager/consultant

How to Download Dixie Electric Membership Corporation (DEMCO) Bills (Residential)

01Visit demco.org/mydemco and click Register
02Enter your DEMCO account number from your bill
03Provide email and create a password, then verify via email
04Log in at demco.smarthub.coop and open Billing & Payments

Third-Party Access to Dixie Electric Membership Corporation (DEMCO) Billing Data

Key Accounts Program (C&I)

01Confirm the account qualifies (large C&I, critical facilities, schools)
02Contact the Key Accounts Specialist (KeyAccounts@DEMCO.org)
03Provide customer authorization and account/facility details
04DEMCO arranges data delivery (PDF, CSV, or portal access)

Customer consent-based request

01Obtain written customer authorization naming the third party and scope
02Submit the request via 1-844-693-3626 (Option 3) or the Contact Us form
03Specify data type, date range, and use case
04Receive data via email CSV, SFTP, or portal arrangement

PDFWeb portalMobile app

Want to understand the charges on your bill?

See the Dixie Electric Membership Corporation (DEMCO) Rate Schedules & Tariff Guide →

Sources

MyDEMCO Portal →Manage Account →Understanding Your Bill →

Interval Data & Smart Meters

DEMCO has fully deployed AMI smart meters (LPSC Order U-35359). Members can view daily usage in MyDEMCO, export hourly interval data as CSV (up to 14 months), and technical users can retrieve 15-minute interval data through the underlying NISC SmartHub API with MyDEMCO credentials.

Meter Technology

AMI smart meters on a fiber-optic communications network with SCADA monitoring; 119,120+ meters deployed.

Electric Granularity

15-minute (via SmartHub API); hourly (CSV export); daily/monthly (portal)

Gas Granularity

Not applicable (electric-only utility)

How to Download Dixie Electric Membership Corporation (DEMCO) Interval Data via Green Button

01Log in to demco.smarthub.coop and open My Usage
02Look for Download My Data / Green Button (NISC SmartHub capability)
03If available, select a date range (up to 14 months) and XML/ESPI format
04If not visible, call DEMCO at 1-844-693-3626 to request ESPI/XML export

Interval data is essential for rate comparison and TOU analysis.

See which Dixie Electric Membership Corporation (DEMCO) rate schedule is best for your usage pattern →

Sources

MyDEMCO Portal →NISC (platform provider) →

Green Button Access

Download My Data

DEMCO does not explicitly advertise Green Button, but the NISC SmartHub platform includes Download My Data (ESPI/XML) capability. Members should look for the option in My Usage or request it from customer service.

Formats: XML (ESPI / NAESB REQ.21), CSV (hourly usage export)
Available To: Members (subject to portal feature availability)

Connect My Data

DEMCO does not offer a formal Green Button Connect My Data (automated ESPI sharing) program or a published developer API for aggregators.

API Standard: NAESB REQ.21 (ESPI)
Available To: Not available

Sources

Green Button Alliance →

Third-Party API Access

DEMCO does not maintain a public developer portal or official API documentation. The underlying NISC SmartHub platform exposes secured endpoints that technical users can call with MyDEMCO credentials to retrieve 15-minute interval data. This is not officially supported for aggregator or commercial third-party use.

Program

NISC SmartHub API (unofficial / reverse-engineered)

Auth Method

OAuth2 via MyDEMCO credentials (member-authenticated)

Rate Limits

Not documented; no SLA

Interval Latency

Near real-time / daily depending on AMI polling

Available Dixie Electric Membership Corporation (DEMCO) API Endpoints

Function	Endpoint	Method	Format
Usage poll (15-min interval)	https://demco.smarthub.coop/services/secured/utility-usage/poll	GET	JSON

How to Register as a Dixie Electric Membership Corporation (DEMCO) API Vendor

01Authenticate to MyDEMCO and obtain a SmartHub session token (OAuth2)
02Retrieve serviceLocationNumber from the Usage Explorer network call
03Call the secured utility-usage/poll endpoint with the location number and date range
04Parse the JSON interval response and export to CSV or a monitoring system

Sources

MyDEMCO Portal (Usage Explorer) →Nectar API Documentation →

EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)

Supported Dixie Electric Membership Corporation (DEMCO) EDI Transaction Sets

Code	Name	Purpose
810	Invoice	Billing statements (reference only — not confirmed supported)
867	Product / Usage Advice	Usage data (reference only — not confirmed supported)

How to Enroll in Dixie Electric Membership Corporation (DEMCO) EDI

01Contact DEMCO Business Development or Key Accounts to inquire about EDI
02Specify the required transaction sets (810, 814, 820, 867) and use case
03Request technical setup details (VAN or direct connection) if EDI is feasible

Sources

DEMCO Contact / Business Development →

Rate Schedules & Tariff Analysis

DEMCO C&I bills are driven by three components: a fixed monthly service charge, an energy charge per kWh (declining-block for Schedule B; per-KVA blocks for Schedule LP), and — for large-power accounts — a demand charge per KVA of billing demand set on the summer peak. The Power Cost Adjustment (PCA-DE) passes wholesale power cost through monthly. Under the January 2026 U-37392 rate design, the fixed charge rose slightly while variable charges decreased. For large-power members, the summer-peak-based billing demand (carried at a ratchet into off-peak months) is the highest-leverage cost driver.

Dixie Electric Membership Corporation (DEMCO) Rate Schedule List

Schedule	Applicability
Schedule B — Commercial and Small Power	Under 40 KVA; service charge + declining-block energy + PCA.
Schedule LP — Large Power Service	40 KVA+; per-KVA demand charge + tiered energy + PCA; summer-peak ratchet.
Schedule LPTU — Large Power Time-of-Use	40 KVA+ TOU; on-peak demand charge for evening (and winter morning) peaks.
Restricted Service Rate	5,000 kW+ loads agreeing to summer curtailment; demand + low energy + FCA.

Dixie Electric Membership Corporation (DEMCO) Rate Features & TOU Details

Fixed monthly service charge (increased slightly under U-37392, Jan 2026)
Energy charge per kWh — declining-block on Schedule B; per-KVA blocks on Schedule LP
Demand charge per KVA of billing demand on large-power schedules (LP, LPTU)
Summer (Jun-Sep) peak sets billing demand with an 80% ratchet into other months
Power Cost Adjustment (PCA-DE) and Fuel Cost Adjustment (FCA-DE) pass-throughs
Power-factor adjustment for accounts with 40 kW (LP) / 100 kW (LPTU) or more

For a deeper analysis including cost optimization strategies and historical rate trends:

Read the full Dixie Electric Membership Corporation (DEMCO) Rate Optimization Guide →

Sources

Rates and Terms of Service →DEMCO Rate Schedules (LPSC) →Louisiana Public Service Commission →

Other Data Access Programs

Key Accounts Program

DEMCO's dedicated program for large commercial, industrial, critical-care, and institutional members, providing a single point of contact for enhanced data access, load analysis, and facility-expansion support.

01Confirm eligibility (large C&I, critical facilities, schools)
02Contact the Key Accounts Specialist at KeyAccounts@DEMCO.org
03Provide customer authorization and data needs
04Receive data via the agreed method (CSV, email, or portal)

Sources

Learn more about Key Accounts Program →

MyDEMCO Mobile App

iOS and Android app mirroring the web portal for bill pay, usage monitoring, and outage notifications.

01Download MyDEMCO from the App Store or Google Play
02Log in with MyDEMCO credentials
03View bills, usage, and manage notifications

Sources

Learn more about MyDEMCO Mobile App →

Limitations & Considerations

⚠No formal third-party data-sharing portal — third-party access requires individual authorization, primarily through the Key Accounts program.
⚠No published developer API or aggregator partnerships; the SmartHub interval API is reverse-engineered and unsupported.
⚠Green Button availability is inferred from the NISC SmartHub platform and not explicitly advertised by DEMCO.
⚠No documented EDI program for any customer class.
⚠Hourly CSV export is capped at roughly 14 months of history.

Dixie Electric Membership Corporation (DEMCO) Data Access FAQ

How does a C&I member get interval data from DEMCO?▾

Members can view daily usage in the MyDEMCO portal and export hourly interval data as CSV (up to 14 months) from the My Usage section. Technical users can retrieve 15-minute interval data through the underlying NISC SmartHub API using MyDEMCO credentials, though that path is unofficial and unsupported.

Can an energy consultant access our DEMCO data on our behalf?▾

Yes, but not through an automated portal. For commercial and industrial accounts, third-party access is coordinated through DEMCO's Key Accounts program (KeyAccounts@DEMCO.org). You provide written authorization, and DEMCO arranges data delivery via CSV, email, or portal access on a case-by-case basis.

Does DEMCO have a public API or Green Button Connect?▾

No. DEMCO does not publish official API documentation, a developer portal, or a Green Button Connect My Data program. The NISC SmartHub platform supports Green Button Download My Data (ESPI/XML) for members, and a reverse-engineered secured endpoint exists for 15-minute data, but neither is officially supported for aggregators.

Does DEMCO support EDI for commercial billing?▾

No EDI program is documented or publicly available for DEMCO. Organizations needing EDI should contact DEMCO Business Development or Key Accounts to inquire; alternative exchange (scheduled CSV via email or SFTP) may be arranged for large portfolios.

How are DEMCO commercial and industrial rates structured?▾

DEMCO's LPSC-approved tariff includes Schedule B (Commercial and Small Power, under 40 KVA), Schedule LP (Large Power, 40 KVA and above, with a demand charge per KVA), and Schedule LPTU (Large Power Time-of-Use). Bills combine a monthly service charge, an energy charge per kWh (tiered for some schedules), a demand charge for large-load accounts, plus the Power Cost Adjustment. Rates updated under LPSC Docket #U-37392, effective January 2026 — see the tariff book for exact figures.

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