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Budget Billing

Budget Billing

BUDGET BILLING

For Tri-County Electric Cooperative members who have lived in their residence for one year or more, budget billing can help avoid the peak bills that come with winter heating of summer air conditioning.  Here’s how budget billing works:

  • The total electric usage and cost over the last twelve months is calculated.
  • That amount is divided by twelve months to find the average monthly bill with a smallamount added to provide cushion for weather changes.
  • If a security light is at the location, the cost for the light is added.
  • Each month a bill is mailed showing actual usage compared to the budget amount you pay plus your current account balance.
  • Each month your account is reviewed and if the estimated budget amount appears to differ significantly, the billing department will contact you via letter providing an adjusted billing amount.
  • To start the program, members must not have a previous balance owed.
  • There is no catch up month in our program. Our goal is to monitor your account regularly to make sure small adjustments are made as necessary so that your running total does not accumulate too large of credit or debit balance.

 

To receive full benefit of participation in the Budget Billing program, monthly payments must be received by the normal due date. Failure to do so may result in removal from the program and could result in a requirement to pay any balance due in full with the next regular billing. Many members take advantage of budget billing along with automatic bank pay or online bill pay.

To sign up for budget billing call TCEC today at 244-5151 or 1-800-244-5151, or stop by our office in either Mt. Vernon (3906 Broadway) or Salem (1631 East Main Street).

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To pay your bill you may visit our office, pay over the phone at (800)244-5151 or click here to pay online using our convenient SmartHub app!

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If you have a tree that is close to the line, please notify us so that we can safely trim or remove the hazard tree.

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There are so many convenient ways to sign up for service!  Sign up online, in the office or over the phone by calling (800) 244-5151.  

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Contact us if you would like to have a security light installed, repaired or removed.  You can submit your request online or call (800)244-5151.

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Mt. Vernon Office 
Tri-County Electric Cooperative
3906 W. Broadway
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864

Salem Office 
1631 E. Main St. 
Salem, IL 62881

Phone: 1-800-244-5151
Fax: 618-244-1496

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  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Bylaws
    • How Did Cooperatives Begin?
    • Member Information Guide
    • Your Board of Directors
  • Electric Service
    • Electric Service
    • Apply For Service
    • Budget Billing
    • FAQ's
    • Meter Loop Specifications
    • Pay Your Bill Online
    • Payment Options
    • Solar Energy
    • Understanding Your Bill
    • Security Lights
  • Member Services & Programs
    • Member Services & Programs
      • Co-ops Vote
    • Touchstone Energy Classroom Empowerment Grants
    • $1 Water Heater Program
    • Energy Audits
    • Capital Credits
    • Equipment Financing Program
    • Geothermal Financing Program
    • Swap-A-Tree
    • Scholarships
    • Youth Tour
    • Air Evac
    • Building the Home of Your Dreams
    • Energy Efficiency Resources
    • Co-op Connections
    • Tree Trimming
  • Meter Loops/Security Lights
  • News & Events
  • Contact Us
  • Annual Meeting
  • Safety Sense