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CSU Budget Billing Helps Even Utility Bills

Michele Free - Tuesday, February 7, 2017

CSU Budget Billing Helps Even Utility Bills

Did you know that CSU budget billing helps even utility bills? Colorado Springs Utility's budget billing is a free program that makes it easier to plan your budget because utility bills are spread out evenly throughout the year. Budget Billing doesn't reduce overall utilities expenses. Instead, it averages payments out over 12 months, so you know what your payment will be ahead of time. This makes planning your budget easier. CSU will still read your meter every month, so you never pay more than you use. The new bill you get shows actual utilities used and the current payoff balance for the year. To make sure you are not overcharged, CSU reviews accounts quarterly by comparing the utilities used to the dollars billed, and then balances the account. If there is more than a 25% change up or down, the monthly payment is adjusted. To read more about how CSU Budget Billing helps even utility bills, click here. If you are still having trouble paying your utility bills, check out LEAP (Low-income Energy Assistance Program). A federally-funded program, LEAP is designed to help eligible low-income households pay winter heating costs. LEAP benefits are available to all eligible persons if:

  • Colorado Springs Utilities is your energy provider
  • You can verify your lawful presence in the USA
  • Your yearly income is within guidelines

For more information on the LEAP Program, click here. All Seasons cares about our residents' utility concerns. If you believe that your utility costs are higher than they should be for your residence, call CSU and talk to them about your concerns. There are often simple changes you can make to lower your utility bills. The CSU website has many suggestions and ideas for residents, and it is worth checking out. Many ideas about lower energy costs, applications for assistance, and rebates are available there. You can even pay your bill online! Click here to access the main website for Colorado Springs Utilities. AND REMEMBER! All Seasons cares about how much you spend each month. If you need help finding an affordable residence in the Colorado Springs area, call us. We'll do everything we can to get you settled in Colorado Springs. Call us at: (719) 632-3368 or (800) 866-3167.