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Cold Weather Rule

Tuesday | November 3, 2020
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Lane-Scott Electric’s Cold Weather Rule

You must make payment arrangements with Lane-Scott to use the CWR

The Cold Weather Rule (CWR) allows for special payment and disconnection procedures for residential customers with past due bills. The intent of the CWR is to ensure human health and safety are not endangered during the cold weather months. The co-op will not disconnect service from November 15 – March 15 when the Dodge City National Weather Service forecasts that the temperature will drop below 35 degrees or will be in the mid-30’s or colder within the following 48-hour time period. Cooperative members who are unable to pay their electric service bills during the cold weather period may qualify for this program. You must inform Lane-Scott of your inability to pay the bill in full and set up a payment arrangement.  

In order to qualify, the following requirements apply:

  • An initial payment of 1/12th of the overdue amount of the bill must be made, plus 1/12th of the current bill, all disconnection and reconnection fees, and 1/12th of the applicable deposit. A payment plan can be made for the remainder of the arrearage if necessary.
  • Must pay future bills in full while paying off the overdue amount.
  • In the event the member fails to meet their payment plan, the customer MUST cure the default to remain in the payment plan and contact Lane-Scott Electric at 620-397-5327 immediately.

Please understand, that once temperatures reach 35 degrees and are forecasted to stay above 35 for 24 hours, service will be disconnected if arrangements have not been made and being followed. In the event the forecast indicates temperature will fall below 35 degrees, service will remain on and Lane-Scott will wait for a new 48-hour window. If a payment arrangement is defaulted on, the agreement becomes null and void and the member’s electric service will be subject to immediate disconnection. It is the belief of some that once the CWR is in effect, electric bills can be ignored, and the cooperative will not disconnect service; this is not true. The cooperative can and will disconnect for non-payment if the above criteria are not met. Lane-Scott opted into this program to ensure the safety of our members, however members must, in good faith, make payment of their electricity bill a priority.

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  • Home
  • Member Center
    • Manage My Account
      • SmartHub
      • Bill Pay Options
      • Understanding Your Bill
      • Late and Delinquent Bills
      • New Service, Transfers and Disconnects
      • Pay Ahead Power Program
      • Update Your Contact Information
    • Payment Assistance
      • LIEAP
      • Payment Arrangements
      • Kansas Weatherization Program
      • Payment Assistance Resources
    • Efficient Energy
    • Explanation of a Conservation Plea and Load Shed
    • Capital Credits
    • Cold Weather Rule
    • Member Handbook
  • Your Community
    • Community Commitment
    • Youth Tour and Cooperative Leadership Camp
    • Scholarship Opportunities
    • CoBank Sharing Success Grant Program
  • Cooperative Information
    • About Lane-Scott Electric
      • Lane-Scott Electric Profile
      • Meet Our Team
      • History
      • Bylaws
    • Contact the Board of Trustees
    • Annual Meeting
    • Rate Schedule
    • Advanced Metering Infastructure
    • Cold Weather Rule
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Understanding Demand
    • Renewable Energy
    • Board of Trustee Election Information
  • News and Communication
    • Lane-Scott Electric Newsletter
    • Receive Email and Text Message Notifications
    • In the News
    • Current Member Promotions, Opportunities, and Information
    • Members Satisfaction Survey Results
  • Electric, HVAC Service and Supply Department
    • Services and Retail Store
    • Generac Generators
  • Outages and Safety
    • Outages
      • Outage Center
      • Outage Map
    • Safety
      • Dig Safe and KS One Call
      • Power Line Safety
      • Safety on the Farm
      • Generator Safety
      • Trees and Power Lines
      • Electrical Safety Demonstrations
    • Staying Prepared: Energy Emergency Alerts Explained