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Understanding your energy bill
Most of us skim our energy bill, note the amount due, and move on. It is easy to overlook the details printed below that total. But those line items tell an important story about how electricity is delivered to your home or business.
Spending a few minutes reviewing your bill can provide helpful insight. You can see how your energy use changes from month to month, learn how your charges are determined, and recognize patterns that may affect your costs. That understanding can be useful when you are looking for ways to manage usage or keep expenses in check.
To make it easier, this guide walks through the main sections of your electric bill and explains what each one means.
Statement Date:
Found in the upper right corner, the statement date shows the date the statement was issued.
Account Number:
Also located in the upper right corner, your account number is used to manage your account. You will need it to register for online access or to use the Cass County Electric mobile app. The app offers tools for account management and detailed energy usage information to help you better understand your consumption.
Important Messages:
This section includes updates from Cass County Electric, useful tips, and any important announcements related to your bill or services.
Location Information:
Here you will find your service address, rate class and the dates being billed. This section also includes meter readings, which are used to calculate your monthly energy usage.
kWh Usage History:
One of the most helpful sections of your bill, this chart shows your electricity use over the past year. It highlights changes in usage, often tied to weather, and includes billing days, average temperature, total kilowatt-hours used and average daily use.
NEW – Demand (Informational):
Starting next month, residential members will see an informational line showing
their individual electric demand. Demand represents the highest amount of electricity used at one time during the billing period. Residential members are not billed based on demand, but this added detail helps illustrate how your usage patterns can affect the electric system.
Details of Charges:
Basic Charge:
This is a fixed monthly charge that covers the cost of maintaining the electric system and providing service to your location.
Found in the upper-right corner, the statement date indicates the billing period—typically a 30-day cycle for electricity you’ve already used.
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Understanding your bill isn’t just about seeing where your money goes—it’s about empowering yourself to make smarter energy choices. With tools like usage charts, account management options, and detailed breakdowns, your bill can be an invaluable resource for tracking and optimizing your energy consumption.