How To Read My Bill

Understand your electric bill with ease. 

This guide breaks down each section of your statement, from usage details and charges to due dates and meter readings, so you know exactly what you’re paying for and why.

How to Read Your Billing Statement

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1. Contact Information: Tri-County Electric Cooperative phone number and website.

2. Total Amount Due: Summarizes the total amount due on this statement including the due date. Auto Pay will be indicated if you participate in automatic debit/credit card or bank draft.

3. Your Account Information: Your account number and bill date for the current bill.

4. Account Message Center: Important messages about capital credit allocations, credit card expiration dates, or past due amounts.

5. Monthly Usage Comparison: A quick snapshot of your current billing period usage and how it compares to past usage.

6. Daily Usage: Average energy used per day for the current billing period, along with average daily cost.

7. Tri-County Message Center: Read important messages about services, notices and events.

8. Payment Stub: Detach and include this portion of the bill if you're paying by mail, in-person, or using one of our drop-boxes.

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