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A Shut Off Notice Starts a Clock, and 5 States Count It Differently in Winter
A shut off notice is the written warning a gas or electric company sends before it cuts service for an unpaid bill.…
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How Much Is a Utility Deposit? The Two-Month Rule, 7 Places Compared, and How to Skip It
A utility deposit can equal two months of bills. See the rules in 7 places, the sample math, and how to get…
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Capital Credits From an Electric Co-op Can Take 30 Years to Reach You
Capital credits are your share of the money an electric cooperative has left after it pays its costs for the year. The…
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Water Bill Leak Adjustment Rules in 8 Cities and the Deadlines That Cancel It
A water bill leak adjustment is a credit a water utility applies after a leak pushes usage far above normal. The customer…
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Why Your Budget Billing Went Up: How 6 Big Utilities Recalculate It
Budget billing goes up because it is an estimate, not a fixed price. The utility averages about 12 months of your past…