Budget for the New Year: Levelized and Budget Billing Options

January 03, 2012

When planning your annual budget for 2012, keep in mind that Union Power offers both levelized and budget billing for your convenience:

Levelized Billing - Members normally experience seasonal fluctuations in electrical use throughout the year. The levelized bill will be based on the average electrical use for the most recent 12 months. The bill is averaged so the amount does not stay the same, but increases or decreases slightly as consumption changes.

Budget Billing - Based on the previous 12-month history, the Cooperative determines a fixed dollar average. The average is billed each month until November. A new average is calculated each November with any debits or credits figured into the new amount. If you would like to pay a fixed dollar amount each month, this is the option for you.

To sign up for either of these options, visit our Online Services Member Portal. Once there, simply enter your Account Number or User ID and Password and click on the Services tab. You may also call our customer service department at (704) 289‑3145 or 1‑800‑922‑6840.