Sample Bill

Front of the Bill

Amount Due

The total amount due along with the payment due date is located here at the top of the bill.

Important Messages

Priority messages from the cooperative regarding your electric service or bill.

Distribution Delivery Service

Costs to maintain wires, transformers, substations, and other equipment used to deliver electricity to your home or business.

Demand Charge

The measure of how much total electricity is being used at a given point in time and is based on the monthly peak billing kW registered at the peak billing kW date/time. Peak billing is reset monthly.

Electricity Supply Service

Costs for the generation and transmission of electricity by our wholesale power supplier. Also includes the Power Cost Adjustment, a per kWh adjustment that covers changes in our wholesale power costs.

Quick Payment Options

Fast, easy payments through your SmartHub account online or through the mobile app. Or call our secure payments line at (855) 386-9921.

Contact Us

We are happy to assist you with any questions regarding your service. Please contact us by calling (757) 787-9750 option #3 during our regular business hours, or use our Contact Us form.

Rate Schedule

The rate schedule for your account. Rate schedules can be residential (A1, A2, TOU-A-1) or non-residential (B, TOU-B, LP-A, LP-B).

State and Local Taxes

State and either county or town taxes, depending on service location, that are billed based on energy consumption.

Bill Stub

The lower portion of your electric service bill to return to the cooperative by mail. The bill stub includes the total amount due.

Back of the Bill

Energy Use Graph

An energy use bar graph showing the last 12 months of energy use at your service location along with the monthly high and low average temperatures.

Explanation of Charges

A list of the different charges that comprise your electric service bill. Our Your Bill page explains the types of charges.

Expanded Payment Options

Additional payment options and payment plans include Auto Pay, Budget Billing, Money Gram, and payment in person through our office lobby, drive-thru, or secure drop box.

Monthly/Daily Energy Use

The total amount of energy used at your service location compared to the previous month and the same month of the previous year. An average daily energy use for the billing period, its average daily cost, and the average daily high temperature.

Cooperative Messaging

Messages from the cooperative regarding value-added products and services and cooperative news.

Credit Cards/Checks

A list of credit cards accepted by the cooperative, including personal checks.