Annual Resource and Tax Adjustment (RTA)

The Resource and Tax Adjustment (RTA) is a mechanism Dakota Electric uses to adjust prices according to wholesale power cost fluctuations, property and real estate tax changes and changes in conservation spending, compared to the tariff rate. Dakota Electric calculates the RTA annually and files the RTA amount with the Public Utilities Commission before implementation.

The RTA is figured on a per kWh basis and is a direct pass through, appearing as a line item on members' bills. For example, if the factors used to calculate the RTA decrease, the RTA will appear as a credit on members' bills. If the overall net effect of the factors increases, the RTA will be a charge on the bill.

2008 Resource and Tax Adjustment
For residential accounts, the 2008 RTA is $0.0122 per kWh. As the RTA will vary by rate schedule for commercial accounts, commercial and industrial members are encouraged to call 651-463-6243 for information on their specific account.