Explanation of Charges - Residential

  1. Budget Payment Due
    The monthly preset payment amount.

  2. Read Type
    E (Estimated). The absence of Read Type indicates Company read.

  3. Distribution Customer Charge
    Monthly charge for the basic administrative activities with the utility maintaining a customer account: billing, metering, and meter reading.

  4. Distribution Energy Charge
    The charge for the distribution of the electricity used by an electric customer during the billing period.

  5. Power Supply Energy Charge
    The charge for the electricity used by an electric customer during the billing period.

  6. PL (Protective Light)
    The charge for dusk to dawn lighting.

  7. Power Supply Cost Recovery (PSCR)
    An explanation of the power supply cost recovery clause, rate schedules, and an explanation of how to verify the accuracy of the bill will be furnished on request.

  8. Other Charges (Special Charge)
    Charges other than kWh charges.

  9. Sales Tax
    When applicable, is computed on the total energy charges for the month.

  10. Total Current Bill Due
    All charges for this billing period including the customer charge.

  11. Previous Amount Due
    The prior month's balance on your account, either paid or unpaid.

  12. Adjustments
    Call 989-358-4932 for explanation.

  13. Total Amount Due
    Current bill plus any additional charges or billings that are due.

  14. Direct Payment
    As an automatic bill payment customer, the "Total Amount Due" will be deducted automatically from your bank or credit union account, or charged to your credit card, on the "Due Date."

  15. Online Services
    Go to http://www.alpenapower.com