South Central Power Company Data Access Guide
South Central Power Company is Ohio's largest member-owned electric cooperative, serving roughly 127,800 members across 24 counties. It uses the NISC SmartHub platform for billing and usage data with Green Button export, Sensus AMI smart meters, and bills commercial and industrial members under its Small and Large General Service rate schedules.
How to Get Your South Central Power Company Data: All Access Methods
| Method | 1st Party | 3rd Party | Customer Types | Data Types | Latency | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SmartHub Portal | ✓ | ✓ | Residential, C&I | Billing, usage | Real-time/daily | PDF, Web UI |
| Green Button Download My Data | ✓ | ✓ | All (third party via authorization) | Interval & billing | Daily | XML, CSV |
| SmartHub API (undocumented) | ✓ | ✓ | Registered/technical users | 15-min interval | Near-real-time | JSON |
| CSV billing/usage export | ✓ | ✓ | All (with authorization) | Billing, hourly usage | On demand | CSV, PDF |
Billing Data Access
South Central Power provides billing data through the NISC SmartHub web portal and mobile apps. Members can view current and historical bills, download PDF statements, export billing history to CSV, and review payment history. SmartHub also supports customer-authorized third-party access.
What Data Is on Your South Central Power Company Bill
- Current bill with itemized charges and due date
- Service period and usage
- Billing and payment history
- Demand charge detail (C&I)
- Budget/cost estimation tools
How to Download South Central Power Company Bills (Business & Commercial)
- 01Register the commercial account in SmartHub
- 02Log in and open Billing / Billing History
- 03Download PDF statements or export CSV for the chosen date range
- 04For demand-charge analysis use the C&I usage tools or contact Commercial Services (1-800-282-5064)
How to Download South Central Power Company Bills (Residential)
- 01Go to southcentralpower.smarthub.coop and click Register for Online Access
- 02Enter your account number and last name
- 03Create login email and password, accept terms
- 04Log in and open the Billing / Payment & Billing section
- 05Download PDF bills or export billing history
Third-Party Access to South Central Power Company Billing Data
SmartHub customer-authorized access
- 01Third party sends the member an authorization link
- 02Member logs into SmartHub and approves the requested data scope and date range
- 03Third party retrieves data via API, CSV download, or Green Button XML
Member-shared export
- 01Member downloads Green Button XML or CSV from SmartHub
- 02Member sends the export to the consultant
Want to understand the charges on your bill?
See the South Central Power Company Rate Schedules & Tariff Guide →Interval Data & Smart Meters
South Central Power deployed Sensus AMI with FlexNet communications in 2018-2019, enabling near-real-time interval data. Usage is viewable in SmartHub and exportable via Green Button. As of January 2024, web CSV exports provide hourly data; 15-minute data is available programmatically via the SmartHub API.
How to Download South Central Power Company Interval Data via Green Button
- 01Log in at southcentralpower.smarthub.coop
- 02Open My Usage / Usage
- 03Click Green Button Download My Data
- 04Select report type and date range (up to ~14 months)
- 05Choose XML (or CSV where available) and download the ZIP
Interval data is essential for rate comparison and TOU analysis.
See which South Central Power Company rate schedule is best for your usage pattern →Third-Party API Access
South Central Power has no published developer portal. Interval data can be retrieved through the customer-authorized SmartHub API (OAuth 2.0) or the reverse-engineered usage endpoint. Formal API/aggregator access requires coordination with the cooperative's IT department.
Available South Central Power Company API Endpoints
| Function | Endpoint | Method | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poll interval usage | https://southcentralpower.smarthub.coop/services/secured/utility-usage/poll | GET | JSON |
How to Register as a South Central Power Company API Vendor
- 01Contact South Central Power IT/Commercial Services (1-800-282-5064) about API or Green Button CMD access
- 02Register the application and obtain OAuth credentials if supported
- 03Have the member authorize the requested scope in SmartHub
- 04Pull interval/billing data and store securely
EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)
How to Enroll in South Central Power Company EDI
Rate Schedules & Tariff Analysis
South Central Power C&I rates are set by the cooperative's board (not PUCO) and were restructured into expanded rate classes effective April 1, 2024. For larger accounts the dominant cost driver is the LGS demand charge of $5.50 per kW on billing capacity, where billing capacity is the highest 15-minute integrated kW (minimum 350 kW). Power factor below 0.98 triggers kVA billing, increasing billed demand. Rider A and Rider B adjust energy and demand charges. Smaller accounts on SGS pay a flat $0.0260 per kWh plus the consumer charge.
South Central Power Company Rate Schedule List
| Schedule | Applicability |
|---|---|
| Small General Service (SGS) | Commercial accounts generally under 50 kW; $41/mo + $0.0260/kWh. |
| Medium General Service | Commercial accounts 50-350 kW (2024 expanded classes). |
| Large General Service (LGS) | Min billing capacity 350 kW; $202/mo + $5.50/kW demand. |
South Central Power Company Rate Features & TOU Details
- Expanded rate classes effective April 1, 2024
- LGS demand charge $5.50/kW on all billing capacity
- Billing demand = highest 15-minute integrated kW (min 350 kW)
- kVA billing when power factor < 0.98
- Rider A and Rider B adjustments
- SGS flat energy charge $0.0260/kWh
For a deeper analysis including cost optimization strategies and historical rate trends:
Read the full South Central Power Company Rate Optimization Guide →Other Data Access Programs
Outage Map / Status
Real-time outage map and account-specific outage notifications.
- 01Visit the outage map
- 02Enable account notifications in SmartHub
Capital Credits
Member capital credit balances and allocation history, reflecting cooperative margins returned to members.
- 01Review capital credit information
- 02Contact the cooperative for balance details
Limitations & Considerations
- ⚠No public developer portal or official API documentation.
- ⚠Web CSV export limited to hourly data since January 2024 (15-minute only via API).
- ⚠Green Button Connect My Data not explicitly documented.
- ⚠No EDI trading-partner program.
- ⚠Green Button history limited to roughly 14 months online.
South Central Power Company Data Access FAQ
How does a C&I member get 15-minute interval data?▾
South Central Power's Sensus AMI meters capture interval data. As of January 2024 the SmartHub web CSV export provides hourly data, so for true 15-minute granularity, technical teams use the SmartHub API (see the open-source electric-usage-downloader). Green Button Download My Data is the most portable self-service export. For ongoing programmatic access, contact the cooperative's IT/Commercial Services.
Does South Central Power support EDI?▾
No documented EDI trading-partner program exists. As a member-owned cooperative without retail choice, South Central Power handles structured data exchange through Green Button (ESPI XML), the SmartHub API, and CSV exports rather than ANSI X12 EDI transactions.
Which rate applies to commercial and industrial members?▾
Smaller commercial accounts (typically under 50 kW) take Small General Service (SGS): a $41/month consumer charge plus $0.0260 per kWh. Larger accounts of 350 kW or more take Large General Service (LGS): a $202/month consumer charge plus a $5.50 per kW demand charge on all billing capacity. Both are subject to Rider A and Rider B adjustments. Mid-size demand classes (Medium GS, 50-350 kW) are also defined under the 2024 expanded rate classes.
Can a consultant access a member's data on their behalf?▾
Yes. SmartHub supports customer-authorized third-party access: the member approves a requested data scope and date range, after which the consultant can retrieve data via API, CSV download, or Green Button XML. The member can revoke access at any time.
How is the LGS demand charge billed?▾
Under Large General Service, billing capacity is the highest measured 15-minute integrated demand for the month, with a minimum of 350 kW. If average power factor falls below 0.98, the cooperative bills on kVA rather than measured kW, which increases billed demand. The demand charge is $5.50 per kW of billing capacity.
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