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Consumer Confidence Report

Reading Your Electric Bill

A sample bill is shown to help you better understand your utility bill. Listed below are explanations of the different sections. Compare the section number on the sample bill to the matching explanation number listed below.

Account Number
This is your account number. When calling Columbus Light and Water with questions concerning your account, please have the number available.
Amount Due
This is the amount due upon receipt of your bill.
Due Date
The bill is late after this date, and the late payment amount will be charged.
Late Charges
A penalty is assessed if the Amount Due is not paid or postmarked by the Due Date
Reading Dates
Meter reading dates for billing.
Days Billed
The number of days in the billing period
Service Address
The on-file address of the service for this account number
Meter Reading — Previous and Present
The difference between the present and previous readings determines your Units Used for the current billing period.
Units Used
Consumption for which you were billed.
Type of Service
This will indicate the service for which you are being billed
Amount
Charges for services.