ELECTRICITY REMAINS A GOOD VALUE

Although inflation has led to increasing costs in many areas of our lives, the cost of powering your home rises slowly when compared to other common goods. Looking at price increases over the last five years, electricity remains a good value.

Average

Annual Price Increase 2017-2022

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index

LIHEAP Protection Notice

Protection from winter shut-off begins November 15, 2023.

To avoid potential disconnection of services, contact the human services department at 800-2834465, or the appropriate tribal or pueblo entity for eligibility information for the low-income heating energy-assistance program.

Your service will not be disconnected from November 15, 2023, through March 15, 2024, if you meet LIHEAP qualifications and have no past due amounts or you remain current on any settlement or installment agreement for amounts due as of November 15, 2023.

Members of New Mexico tribes or pueblos who need help with translation or with other matters may contact the commission’s consumer relations division at 888-427-5772, who will contact the appropriate tribal or pueblo official for assistance.

Para informacion en español, llame 800-950-2667.

Notice: Interruption of Service

Columbus Electric will use reasonable diligence to furnish a regular and uninterrupted supply of energy. However, interruptions or partial interruptions may occur, or service may be curtailed, become irregular or fail as a result of circumstances beyond the Cooperative's control. In any such case, the Cooperative will not be liable for damages. The Cooperative cannot guarantee 100% reliability.

The enchanted CEO

By Charise Swanson