Title: Overview and Definition of Utility Bills
Headings: Overview and Definition of Utility Bills
Overview and Definition of Utility Bills
Setting Up Utility Service
Monthly Fluctuations
Managing Utility Costs
Getting Assistance

Content: Some utility companies also offer budget plans designed to help consumers afford services. With a budget plan, customers typically pay a flat monthly fee for utility services. If usage exceeds the flat fee, the provider may require the customer to pay the additional amount. A home energy audit is another way to lower utility bills, according to the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy. With a home energy audit, an auditor assesses a house to find problems with air leakage, inadequate insulation and excessive energy consumption. The results of the audit will show consumers improvements they can make to a home to use less electricity. These tasks may include replacing windows, adding insulation and updating appliances. An auditor may also suggest other ways consumers can reduce the amount of energy they use, such as installing a programmable thermostat. Getting Assistance
Paying utility bills in a timely manner is important to maintain good credit and to continue services without interruption. Utility companies may offer assistance to customers who experience trouble paying utility bills.