Commercial Utility Rates
Utility Rates are set by Resolution of the City Commission.
If you have questions about how these rates are applied to your account, please contact Valley City Public Works at (701) 845-0380.
Electric Rates
The following rates are effective February 2, 2020 per Resolution No. 2231. The following codes may appear on your utility bill:
- EH – Electric Heat
- C1 – Commercial 1 Phase
- C3 – Commercial 3 Phase
- LP – Large Power
- DEM – Demand
Commercial 1 Phase
| Description | September – May Rate | June – August Rate |
| Base Charge | $23.17 | $23.17 |
| First 2,000 kWh | 0.0810 per kWh | 0.0845 per kWh |
| Over 2,000 kWh | 0.0560 per kWh | 0.0600 per kWh |
| Electric Heat | 0.0560 per kWh | 0.0560 per kWh |
| Summer Air Conditioning | Not Applicable | 0.0845 per kWh |
| Dual Heat | 0.0390 per kWh | 0.0845 per kWh |
Commercial 3 Phase
| Description | September – May Rate | June – August Rate |
| Base Charge | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| First 2,000 kWh | 0.0810 per kWh | 0.0845 per kWh |
| Over 2,000 kWh | 0.0560 per kWh | 0.0600 per kWh |
| Electric Heat | 0.0560 per kWh | 0.0560 per kWh |
| Summer Air Conditioning | Not Applicable | 0.0845 per kWh |
| Dual Heat | 0.0390 per kWh | 0.0845 per kWh |
| Interruptible Credit | (0.0170) per kWh | (0.0170) per kWh |
Large Power (50+ KW)
| Description | September – May Rate | June – August Rate |
| Base Charge | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Energy Charge | 0.0270 per kWh | 0.0270 per kWh |
| Demand Charge | $13.40 per KW | $15.00 per KW |
| Electric Heat | 0.0560 per kWh | 0.0560 per kWh |
| Summer Air Conditioning | Not Applicable | 0.0845 per kWh |
| Interruptible Credit | $6.90 per KW | $6.90 per KW |
Industrial Power (1000 KW)
| Description | September – May Rate | June – August Rate |
| Base Charge | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Energy Charge | 0.031 per kWh | 0.031 per kWh |
| Demand Charge | $18.23 per KW | $19.88 per KW |
| Electric Heat | 0.0560 per kWh | 0.0560 per kWh |
| Summer Air Conditioning | Not Applicable | 0.0845 per kWh |
Disconnect & Reconnect Fees (Electric)
| Description | During Business Hours | After Business Hours |
| Disconnect Fee | $40.00 | $100.00 |
| Reconnect Fee | $40.00 | $100.00 |
Water Rates
The following rate are effective October 2, 2016 per Resolution No. 2074. The following codes may appear on your utility bill:
- W – Water
Water
| Description | Rate |
| Base Charge | $23.50 |
| Consumption Charge | $3.70 per 100 cubic feet |
Disconnect & Reconnect Fees (Water)
| Description | During Business Hours | After Business Hours |
| Disconnect Fee | $40.00 | $80.00 |
| Reconnect Fee | $40.00 | $80.00 |
Sewer Rates
The following rates are effective October 2, 2016 via Resolution No. 2076.
| Description | Rate |
| Base Charge | $16.75 |
| Consumption Charge | $1.45 per 100 cubic feet |
Storm Sewer Rate
The following rates are effective January 2, 2022 via Resolution No. 2330.
| Description | Rate |
| Storm Sewer Fee | $2.50 |
Garbage Rates
Valley City Public Works has 2 yard, 4 yard, and 6 yard dumpsters available for Commercial use. Users pay a monthly rental rate and a pickup rate. Basic fees are listed below, if you would like extra pickups or dumpsters, please contact VCPW for the rates at (701) 845-0380.
The following rates are effective January 2, 2022 via Resolution No. 2329.
Fees for regularly scheduled garbage collection
| Three (3) 32 gallon containers | One (1) 2 yard dumpster | One (1) 4 yard dumpster | One (1) 6 yard dumpster | |
| Rental Fee | No rental fee | $12.00 per 2 yard dumpster | $18.00 per 4 yard dumpsters | $27.00 per 6 yard dumpster |
| Monthly Rate | $24.00 | $63.00 per scheduled pickup | $100 per scheduled pickup | $150.00 per scheduled pickup |
Fees for extra garbage services
| Description | 2 Yard dumpster/equivalent | 4 Yard dumpster/equivalent | 6 Yard dumpster/equivalent |
| Extra garbage collected during regularly scheduled pickup | $40.00 | $60.00 | $80.00 |
| Extra garbage collected during extra pickup | $60.00 | $80.00 | $100.00 |
Furniture Pickup
| Description | Rate |
| Furniture Pickup: 1 person lift | $25.00 per piece |
| Furniture Pickup: 2 person lift | $35.00 per piece |
Recycling Rates
The following rates are effective September 1, 2019 via Resolution No. 2210.
Fees are charged against each account in the same manner as sanitation services are charged.
| Description | Rate |
| Per commercial unit without dumpster | $1.50 |
| Per 2 yard dumpster | $5.00 |
| Per 4 yard dumpster | $10.00 |
| Per 6 yard dumpster | $15.00 |