Mountain View Power: Are You On The Rate of Last Resort?

Wondering if you’re on the Rate of Last Resort (ROLR)? Here’s a quick way to tell: did you choose your electricity retailer? If not, there’s a good chance you’re on the ROLR.

The Rate of Last Resort replaced the old Regulated Rate Option on January 1, 2025. As the name suggests, it’s designed as a temporary option, not a long-term electricity plan.

For customers still on the ROLR, costs can add up quickly. As of February 2026, the average ROLR energy rate is about 12.03 cents per kilowatt-hour, plus daily administrative fees that vary by provider. In some months, additional “ROLR Riders” have also applied to recover program costs.

Using a typical household example of 750 kWh per month, a customer on the ROLR could pay about $107 before regulated distribution and transmission charges are added.

By comparison, a Mountain View Power customer using the same amount of electricity could pay about $67 under Mountain View Power’s promotional rate — a difference of nearly $40 in one month alone. That’s due to a lower energy rate, a flat monthly admin fee, and no ROLR Rider.

If you’re looking for a long-term electricity option with clearer pricing, you can learn more at Mountainview Power.

Examples shown are based on February 2026 rates and do not include regulated distribution and transmission charges.