Manager’s Message – September 2026
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Our members count on us every day for the energy they need. We recognize our responsibility to work to keep bills as low as possible. We work diligently to control costs and only adjust rates when necessary to recover increases in the cost of providing electric service.
Bonneville Power Administration, which supplies wholesale power to Northern Lights, Inc., has increased its rates by 7% this year. The increase is primarily due to higher costs associated with maintaining the region’s hydroelectric system.
This increase requires Northern Lights to implement an overall rate adjustment of 3.6% for our members. The new rate will be reflected on your bill mailed at the end of September.
Northern Lights is a not-for-profit electric cooperative. This means we don’t raise rates to generate profits. We raise rates simply to cover the cost of doing business, and only when necessary. Providing you with safe and reliable electricity is our priority. Our dedicated employees work around the clock to keep the lights on while properly maintaining and improving our system.
Rate increases are tough for everyone, but this allows your cooperative to continue to keep electric service safe and reliable.
Sincerely,
Annie Terracciano
General Manager
