We average your 12 previous bills and calculate the projected cost of energy for the next 12 months, then divide your predicted energy use into 12 equal payments.

You will only pay your Budget Billing amount each month, but your bill will show the energy you used, your actual charges, your total amount due, and your Budget Billing payment amount.

Usually your monthly payments will be recalculated every 12 months. However, sometimes special circumstances result in recalculation during the year. For example, your monthly amount may change during the year due to rate changes, or if your actual gas usage changes significantly.

Your payment will be recalculated every 12 months to reflect your actual usage and new projected costs for the next year.

If the total amount paid during the 12 month Budget Billing period is more than your actual billing amount, we'll apply the amount we owe you to your recalculated monthly payment amount for the next 12 months.

If the total amount you paid during the 12 month Budget Billing period is less than your actual billing amount, you have two options to pay the charges you owe:

1. Pay the difference in full.
2. Have the difference added to your recalculated monthly payments for the next 12 months.

The late payment charge of $10 or 1.5%, whichever is greater, will be applied to the unpaid balance. You may also be removed from Budget Billing.