What is Budget Billing?

Tired of not being able to predict what your LPEA bill will be each month? LPEA's Budget Billing program helps you avoid seasonal highs and lows with a predictable, even monthly payment.

Your Budget Billing amount is calculated in May based on your average utility bill across 12 months of use. Any bill credits, or amounts remaining at the end of each year, must be settled before restarting the program for another year.

If your use patterns dramatically increase or decrease during the billing year (i.e. you have a new roommate, added a hot tub, or completed some home improvement projects impacting your energy efficiency levels) please get in touch with us to recalculate your monthly average (970) 247-5786.

As a Budget Billing user, you are responsible for checking your usage through the SmartHub app to ensure you stay within a reasonable range of use. 

Interested in signing up for Budget Billing?

To be eligible for this free program you must:

  • have a SmartHub account
  • have had an account in your name for at least one year at the same service address
  • have a $0 balance at the start of your Budget Billing cycle
  • have a residential account (no commercial accounts)
  • enroll in the program in May or June of each year.

If you have SmartHub and meet the requirements, click here to sign up directly through your SmartHub app.

Prefer some guidance? Watch this video to learn how to enroll through your SmartHub portal!

 

If you don't already have SmartHub or have questions regarding Budget Billing, please fill out the request form below, and our Budget Billing specialist, Amanda, will reach out to you directly to set you up.

For any other questions or inquiries, contact Amanda at (970) 382-3587 or awilliamson@lpea.coop