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Utilities & Energy

FPL Budget Billing: What Happens to the Deferred Balance?

No annual true-up: the whole balance lands on your next bill when you leave, owed or credited.

Household · 8-minute read
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Utilities & Energy

NYC Leak Forgiveness: How Much Comes Off the Bill?

Up to half of a leak bill, never below 150% of normal; repair and apply within 120 days of the Bill Date.

Household · 9-minute read
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Utilities & Energy

Ohio Special Reconnect Order: How Much Do You Pay Now?

Up to $175, less if you owe less, plus up to $36 if service is off; the rest goes on a payment plan.

Household · 9-minute read
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Utilities & Energy

PG&E Solar True-Up: Where Is Your Number Before It's Due?

On NEM or NEM2, a year of energy charges waits for your True-Up month; page 1 shows the running total.

Household · 10-minute read
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Utilities & Energy

Minnesota's Cold Weather Rule: Who Is Protected?

The Cold Weather Rule protects you only if you keep a payment plan, and the 10% limit depends on income.

Household · 8-minute read
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Utilities & Energy

Austin Wastewater Averaging: When Is Your Winter Window?

Your winter average caps sewer volume for about a year, so know your window and what extra gallons cost.

Household · 8-minute read
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Utilities & Energy

Massachusetts Heat Pump Rate: Are You Getting It?

Your utility bill shows whether you're on the heat pump winter discount; if you're not, apply.

Household · 9-minute read
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Utilities & Energy

Georgia Natural Gas Marketers: How Should You Compare?

The PSC chart's typical bill is a low-usage month, so compare marketers on your own year of therms.

Household · 8-minute read
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Utilities & Energy

New York Catch-Up Bills: Which Months Can They Charge?

Sort each month on a NY catch-up bill by whether it was billed before, then check which limit applies.

Household · 9-minute read
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Utilities & Energy

Texas Electricity Termination Fee: When Don't You Owe It?

The rules name four situations with no early termination fee; otherwise read and time the one on your EFL.

Household · 8-minute read