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Member Driven • Service Focused • It’s What We Do Everyday November // December 2017 CECC Newsletter
PowerMyWay Prepay Program
Recurring Credit Card Payments Now Available
One of our most requested payment options is now available to Craighead Electric members. You can now set up recurring credit card payments in your AccessMyUtility account. This option automatically pays your monthly electric bill using the credit card information listed on your account. All stored credit card information is encrypted, making recurring payments a secure and convenient alternative to the traditional bank draft. Keep in mind, unlike bank accounts, credit cards will eventually expire. When your stored credit card expires, another payment option will need to be used. Log-in to your AccessMyUtility account at ebiz.craigheadelectric.coop and click on Recurring Credit Card in the Account menu to set up recurring credit card payments today.
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SAVING TIME Don’t forget to fall back on November 5! Set your clocks back by one hour.
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No deposits No monthly bills No late fees No disconnect fees No reconnect fees No equipment fees No payment fees
FAQ What is PowerMyWay? PowerMyWay is the name of Craighead Electric’s prepaid Metering Program. As consumers, we prepay for most of the things that we buy: groceries, fuel, entertainment, why not electricity? The same way that you would buy a gallon of gas to put in your car, PowerMyWay allows you to purchase a Kilowatt-Hour of electricity for your home before it is consumed. How would PowerMyWay benefit me? PowerMyWay empowers members to manage their energy usage in a way that best suits their individual situation. Conservation, flexibility, increased information, and member control are what you have to look forward to with PowerMyWay. How does PowerMyWay work? You start PowerMyWay by initiating prepaid service with as little as $20, no deposit necessary. You can add kWhs to your account with cash, credit or debit card in any amount you choose. Payments are accepted 24 hours a day by phone or online without additional charges or fees. If you owe a previous balance, you can continue to make payments towards it while on a PowerMyWay debt repayment plan. If you have paid a previous deposit, once you switch to PowerMyWay you can use that deposit to pay off old bills or credit it to your account. As your home uses electricity, it is automatically subtracted from your account. Service availability, account add-ons, and other fees are prorated once every 24 hours. Once your PowerMyWay account drops below a certain point, you receive an automated message via email or text informing you that your account is low. If your account is depleted, service will be disconnected automatically. Once kWhs are added to your account, your meter is armed for reconnection. Do I Qualify for PowerMyWay? Any residential member whose meter can be reliably read via our automated meter reading system can be put on a PowerMyWay plan. How do I Sign Up for PowerMyWay? Contact Craighead Electric to get started with a prepaid metering plan today.
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November // December 2017 CECC Newsletter
MERRY, BRIGHT AND EFFICIENT HOLIDAY LIGHTING Decking the halls doesn’t have to take a toll on your energy bill! Keep your holiday lighting merry, bright and energy efficient with LED light strands.
Consider replacing older light strands with new ENERGY STAR LED® lights. LED strands are 70 percent more efficient and last 10 times longer than the age-old standard bulbs. You can get the look of cozy lighting with LEDs. Just look for “warm white” on the label. Unlike older light strands, LED lights give off virtually no heat, making them safer for kids and pets (and reindeer). Save energy by setting a timer for outdoor lighting and decorations. Program the timer so the lights turn on in the evening and turn off later at night when you typically go to sleep.
Source: Dept. of Energy
Craighead Electric will be closed November 23rd and 24th for Thanksgiving, and December 25th and 26th for Christmas.
GENERATOR Safety Avoid hurting yourself and others – including lineman working to restore power. Understand how to use your generator safely! Learn about preventing “backfeed” and more at:
Invitations to the H.E.L.P. weatherization program are being sent to select members. Watch your mailbox or inbox for your opportunity to participate. 4314 S TA D I U M B O U L E VA R D
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