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Simplify Your Utility Bills with Budget Billing and Affordability Programs
Managing your utility bills can be challenging, especially when seasonal fluctuations cause spikes in your energy or water use. To help you stay on track and avoid unpredictable changes, many utility companies offer Budget Billing or Customer Affordability Programs. These programs allow you to spread your annual utility costs evenly across the year. These programs result in consistent monthly payments – and fewer billing surprises – to help you stay on track with your budget.
What Is Budget Billing?
Budget billing is a program that many utilities offer that helps people budget for their monthly energy costs by providing a fixed monthly payment. Instead of paying more during high-usage months and less during low-usage months, Budget Billing calculates your average annual usage and divides it into equal monthly payments. This helps you avoid surprises and better manage your energy bills, even when the weather or season changes and your energy use surges.
How to Sign Up
Signing up for Budget Billing is simple. Start by visiting your utility company’s website. Each company may have a slightly different process, but the general steps are the same. Here’s how to get started:
- Visit Your Utility’s Website:
- Locate the Budget Billing Section:
Look for the Budget Billing, Payment Plans or Assistance with Billing section. Here, you will find detailed information about programs that your service provider offers. Be sure to read all of the information including how it works and what you need to know before signing up. This will give you information to see if this plan would be a good fit for you.
- Sign Up Online:
Most utilities allow you to sign up directly through their website. If you need assistance or have difficulty accessing any documents, the utility company’s customer service team should be available to help you navigate the process. The customer service number is typically available on each utility company’s website.
Take control of your utility expenses today by signing up for Budget Billing or exploring other payment options available through your utility company.