You must be a member of Big Bend Electric Cooperative for 12 months before becoming eligible for the budget billing plan. The budget amount is based on your previous 12 months of history.
Your account must be paid current to begin the budget billing plan.
Members may enroll in this program once a year in April so that they have an opportunity to build a reserve for the winter months.
How the Budget Billing Program Works
Your budget payment amount is determined by your average usage for the previous 12 months.
After 12 months on the plan, your account must be paid current (catch-up month) and a new budget amount will be calculated using your previous 12 month usage.
Please note **If you pay only your budgeted amount every month and do not pay your total energy usage, you may have a very large bill during the once a year catch-up month.**
To sign up for the budget billing plan or for additional information contact the billing department at 509-659-1700 or 866-844-2363 during office hours.
