Commercial Service Rates

Water Rates

Rate Structure Effective January 1, 2024 (prices per month, unless otherwise noted)

Water Services

  • Water Service per 1,000 Gallons: $6.00
  • Monthly Customer Charge per Service Address: $28.00
  • Water Sprinkler Service per 1,000 Gallons: $7.00, no minimum
  • 5/8-inch Meter, Tap & Saddle Service Permit – Labor and Materials
  • 1-inch Meter, Tap & Saddle Service Permit – Labor and Materials
  • Additional 5/8-inch Meter Service Permit – Materials
  • Additional 1-inch Meter Service Permit – Materials
  • Meter Test by SMU: $55.00

Sewer / Solid Waste Rates

Rates effective 7/1/2024

Solid Waste, storm sewer, and sanitary sewer are controlled by the City of Spencer and billed for your convenience through Spencer Municipal Utilities. Questions about rates and policies should be directed to Spencer City Hall at (712) 580-7200.

  • Rate Code SC/SR, All Metered Customers: 0 to 50,000 gallons: $0.00527 per gallon
  • Rate Code SC/SR, All Metered Customers: More than 50,000 gallons: $0.00474 per gallon
    Availability Fee / Debt Surcharge

    • 5/8 inch meter: Availability Fee $4.73 and Debt Surcharge: $17.60
    • 1.0 inch meter: Availability Fee $8.41 and Debt Surcharge: $29.42
    • 1.5 inch meter: Availability Fee $15.68 and Debt Surcharge: $58.84
    • 2.0 inch meter: Availability Fee $25.22 and Debt Surcharge: $93.51
    • 3.0 inch meter: Availability Fee $63.04 and Debt Surcharge: $234.29
  • Rate Code S1, Non-metered Single Family: $33.86
  • Rate Code S2, Non-metered 1 Bedroom Multi-family: $28.06
  • Rate Code S3, Non-metered 2 Bedroom Multi-family: $33.86
  • Rate Code S6, Non-metered Commercial: $51.91
  • Rate Code S7, Non-metered Small Business: $33.86

Commercial Solid Waste

Rates effective 8/1/24

Please contact Spencer City Hall at (712) 580-7200.

Commercial Electric Rates

Rate Structure Effective March 1, 2022 (prices per month, unless otherwise noted)

GS: General Service Electric

  • All Kilowatt Hours (Energy Cost Adjustment applies): $0.0708 per kWh
  • Meter Charge: $20.00

SCI: Small Commercial / Industrial Electric Service

  • Demand Charge (All Kilowatts): $9.15 per kW
  • Energy Charge (All Kilowatt Hours): $0.041 per kWh
  • Meter Charge: $30.00

State sales and local option sales taxes will be added to the rate to comply with the provisions of the Code of Iowa. Minimum billing shall not be less than 50% of the maximum demand charges during the previous 12 months.

LCI: Large Commercial / Industrial Electric Service

  • Demand Charge (All Kilowatts): $10.25 per kW
  • Energy Charge (All Kilowatt Hours): $0.0375 per kWh
  • Meter Charge: $35.00

State sales and local option sales taxes will be added to the rate to comply with the provisions of the Code of Iowa. Minimum billing shall not be less than 50% of the maximum demand charges during the previous 12 months.

IR: Interruptible Rate

As approved by contract between SMU and customer.

Energy Cost Adjustment (ECA)

An Energy Cost Adjustment (ECA) will be calculated monthly on all energy usage (kWh’s) for all customer classes. The ECA is based on a rolling 12-month average of SMU’s cost for purchased power.

  • Energy Cost Adjustment: 10/13/24 through 11/12/2024 – $0.01831 per kWh

Energy Cost Adjustment Frequently Asked Questions

What is an ECA?

The Energy Cost Adjustment (ECA) reflects fluctuation cost to purchase electricity and the fuel to produce electricity. An increase or decrease in the ECA is dependent on market conditions. It adjusts monthly to pass costs through to customers’ bills. The ECA is based on a rolling 12-month average of Spencer Municipal Utility's (SMU's) cost for purchased power.

Why does an ECA charge show up on my bill each month?

An ECA surcharge is included each month as the cost of purchasing and producing electricity increases or decreases. SMU increases or decreases the monthly surcharge on your bill to cover any additional costs of generating electricity.

Commercial Internet Rates

Rate Structure Effective February 1, 2022 (prices per month, unless otherwise noted)

Managed Wi-FI

  • Wireless Internet Access (per SMU access device): $5.00
    • SMU’s wireless internet access (managed Wi-Fi) works in conjunction with your SMU internet service.

Commercial Fiber Internet Packages

  • Commercial Internet 250Mb/250Mb: $100.00
  • Commercial Internet 500Mb/500Mb: $250.00
  • Commercial Internet 1Gb/1Gb: $500.00

We can also work with you to provide additional services based on your business needs. Please contact us to learn more!

Pricing for some of those features:

Term in monthNone36 months60 months
VLAN 10MB$350$300$250
VLAN 20MB$425$350$300
VLAN 50MB$475$400$350
VLAN 100MB$500$450$400
VLAN 150MB$525$475$425
VLAN 200MB$550$500$450
VLAN 300MB$575$525$475
VLAN 400MB$600$550$500
VLAN 500MB$625$575$525
VLAN 750MB$650$600$550
VLAN 1GB$675$625$575
VLAN 2.5GB$750$700$650
VLAN 5GB$1,050$900$800
VLAN 10GB$1,350$1,150$1,000

Non-recurring charges may apply

Installation / Activation / Support

  • Device Configuration at SMU (customer-owned device): $20.00 per visit
  • Device Configuration at SMU (SMU-owned device): $5.00 per visit
  • Communication Service Calls (normal business hours): $85.00 per hour + tax
  • Communication Service Calls (after hours, 2-hour minimum)
  • Activation Fee: $85.00 per hour + tax
  • Move Fee: $85.00 per hour + tax

Some services may require a deposit and installation/activation fee.

Commercial Telephone Rates

Rate Structure Effective April 1, 2021 (prices per month, unless otherwise noted)

Commercial Telephone Services

  • Commercial Service (includes SLC): $28.00
  • Virtual Business Service (includes SLC): $11.00
  • Additional Commercial Directory Listing: $6.00
  • Directory Assistance: $0.95 per call
  • Additional VoiceMail Box; Call Forward-Busy Line; Call Forward-No Answer; Caller ID Blocking (per line) : $1.00 each
  • 3-Way Calling; 30-Number Speed Dial; Anonymous Call Reject; Auto Call Back (*66); Auto Redial (*69); Call Forward-All Calls; Do Not Disturb; Find Me/Follow Me; Long Distance Alert (where available); Remote Call Forwarding; Select Call Acceptance; Select Call Rejection; SimRing; SmartScreen; Voicemail; Wake Up Service; Warm Line: $3.00 each
  • Call Waiting; Caller ID; Distinctive Ring (where available); Priority/Custom Ringing; Toll Restriction; Toll Restriction with PIN; Hunting: $4.00 each
  • Caller ID + Call Waiting: $6.00
  • Commercial Long Distance: $0.07 per minute
  • Assigning DID Block of Numbers (20 numbers): $20.00 (non-recurring)
  • DID Block of Numbers (20 numbers): $20.00 per month
  • Customized Commercial Telephone Number: $50.00

Some services may require a deposit and installation/activation fee.

Installation / Activation / Support

  • Device Configuration at SMU (customer-owned device): $20.00 per visit
  • Device Configuration at SMU (SMU-owned device): $5.00 per visit
  • Communication Service Calls (normal business hours): $85.00 per hour + tax
  • Communication Service Calls (after hours, 2-hour minimum)
  • Activation Fee: $85.00 per hour + tax
  • Move Fee: $85.00 per hour + tax

Some services may require a deposit and installation/activation fee.

Conference Calling

Existing SMU telephone customers will receive the same long distance rates as they receive for regular toll and 800 calls. Non-SMU telephone customers will be charged a $5 per conference fee in addition to long distance charges at 10¢ per minute for toll calls and 20¢ per minute for 800 calls.

Television Rates

Rate Structure Effective April 1, 2024 (prices per month, unless otherwise noted)

Ultimate

  • Ultimate Basic: $43.00
  • Ultimate Expanded Basic (includes Basic): $119.60
  • Ultimate Expanded Plus (includes Expanded Basic): $128.60
  • Ultimate HBO: $15.00
  • Ultimate Showtime/TMC: $15.00
  • Ultimate Cinemax: $9.00
  • Ultimate Starz/Encore: $10.00
  • Ultimate Set top box (required for each TV): $3.00
  • Ultimate DVR 100 GB (2 streams, approx 40 hours of HD content): $10.00
  • DVR 250 GB (5 streams, approx 100 hours of HD content): $15.00
  • DVR 500 GB (5 streams, approx 200 hours of HD content): $20.00

Installation / Activation / Support

  • Device Configuration at SMU (customer-owned device): $20.00 per visit
  • Device Configuration at SMU (SMU-owned device): $5.00 per visit
  • Communication Service Calls (normal business hours): $85.00 per hour + tax
  • Communication Service Calls (after hours, 2-hour minimum)
  • Activation Fee: $85.00 per hour + tax
  • Move Fee: $85.00 per hour + tax

Some services may require a deposit and installation/activation fee

Watch TV Everywhere

Available with many SMU cable channels; view our watchTVeverywhere page to learn more or visit the watchTVeverywhere website.

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State sales and local option sales taxes will be added to the rate when applicable to comply with the provisions of the Code of Iowa.