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Paying your bill should be straightforward, but we understand the utility industry can be confusing. If the explanation below doesn't answer all your questions, feel free to reach out to one of our Member Service Representatives at 1-800-915-2533.

Matches the account number on your bill's pay stub section. If you have multiple meters, it helps distinguish between them.

loc location

Each meter has its own map number, which helps find its location.

Map Location

Provides a short description of what the meter serves for both you and CECA.

Description

Rate 1 is a residential rate classification. Other rates include commercial, large power, seasonal, etc.

rate

Number assigned by CECA to each meter on your account. Some members have more than one meter.

Meter #

The reading days of your meter, tells you the actual dates you are being billed for.

Service Dates

Beginning and ending readings of your meter for the current billing period.

Meter Readings

Some meters have a Multiple factor. Almost all residential meters will be only a multiple of 1, meaning the reading you see is what you get.

Mult

Unit of measurement for electricity consumed. A watt is a measurement of energy. One kilowatt equals 1,000 watts. A kilowatt hour is approximately the amount of electricity that ten 100-watt bulbs use in one hour.

kWh Usage

Energy Charge: Collects remaining CECA fixed cost and assumed power cost.

Availability Charge: Collects a portion of CECA's fixed cost.

PCRF Adjustment: Difference between actual power cost and assumed power cost portion of the Energy Charge.

Operation Round-Up: Rounds bill up to the nearest dollar and funds our charitable organization that aids members in various ways.

energy charge

Here you will find your Customer Number, Name on the account, due date, and amounts due before and after due date.

member info

Contains the same member information listed above, and is the portion of your bill to be returned with your payment.6. Service Dates—The reading days of your meter, tells you the actual dates you are being billed for.1. Loc—Pairs with the Acct# on the pay stub portion of your bill. In the case of multiple meters, is used to differentiate between the meters.

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