There is generally a separate grid connection fee.  This is noticeable if you have a weekend cabin in the woods for example.<p>From my dominion bill:<p>Distribution Service 15.73$  followed by &quot;Electricity Supply Svc (ESS)&quot; which is based on usage and then several fees&#x2F;taxes.<p>Your phone bill probably does the same thing if your regularly calling other countries your paying a connection fee plus a usage fee.