Budget Billing is when we review your past energy use, estimate your total energy costs over the next year, and then simply bill you for 1/12 each month.
Budget Billing spreads your energy charges out evenly over the entire year, helping you better manage your energy bills. No matter what the weather is like, you know you’ll pay about the same amount every month.
The budget year begins with your first bill after joining the plan. You pay equal amounts until your Budget Billing anniversary, which is your twelfth month on the plan. At this time we true-up any difference between what you paid and the actual costs of the energy you used. We also perform routine reviews on the 6th and 9th months of your annual billing period to serve as early correction opportunities.
It’s simple. If you paid too much, the difference will be applied as a credit to your bill at the end of the Budget Billing year. We also perform routine reviews on the 6th and 9th months of your annual billing period to serve as early correction opportunities.
If you paid too little, you can pay the difference outright or contact us for an installment plan on the difference. We also perform routine reviews on the 6th and 9th months of your annual billing period to serve as early correction opportunities.
Yes, occasionally. Your account is reviewed periodically because there are several reasons why your budget amount may go up or down. Besides rate changes and unusual weather, lifestyle changes like a new baby in the home can alter your energy use. Also, adding or removing equipment such as an air conditioner, swimming pool, hot tub, or even a dehumidifier could make a difference.
Yes, you may begin the plan anytime. However, if you have a past due balance, payment arrangements may be required.
Automatic Payment deducts your monthly payment directly from your checking or savings account, and is very popular with Budget Billing customers. By combining the 2 programs, you have about the same payment made automatically at the same time of every month.