Electric bill terms: G

Generation charge Charges on the bill

The charge for producing the electricity that you use. In states with retail choice, it is the part that a supplier can replace.

Also called: generation service charge.

On this site: BGE R, The Illuminating Company (Cleveland Electric) RS, Dominion Energy Virginia 1, Eversource (Connecticut) Rate 1, Ohio Edison RS, Pepco R and 11 more.

See also: Supply charge.

Generation supply adjustment (GSA) Riders and adjustments

PECO's price for default electricity supply. It changes on June 1 and December 1.

Also called: GSA.

On this site: PECO R.

See also: Price to compare (PTC).

Green Button Meters and usage

A standard that lets you download your usage data from the website of your utility.

Also called: Green Button Download.

See also: Interval data.

Green power program Programs and discounts

A program where you pay extra so that the utility buys renewable energy for your usage.

Also called: green energy program, renewable energy program.

See also: Renewable energy certificate (REC).

Grid modernization charge Riders and adjustments

A charge for new grid technology, for example smart meters, automation and sensors.

Also called: grid modernization.

On this site: Entergy Mississippi RS, Eversource (Massachusetts) R-1, National Grid (Massachusetts) R-1, Xcel Energy (Colorado) RE-TOU.

See also: Smart meter.

Gross receipts tax Taxes and fees

A tax on the revenue of the utility. The bill can show it as a percentage or include it in the rates.

Also called: GRT, revenue tax.

On this site: Central Hudson Gas & Electric SC 1, Con Edison SC 1 Rate I, National Grid (Upstate NY) SC-1, Pepco R.

See also: Franchise fee.

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