At UGI EnergyLink, one of our main goals is to ensure that our customers have the appropriate information and knowledge to make educated decisions about their energy purchasing strategies. Knowing your options is important, especially when purchasing for multiple locations. Navigating the charges you receive can be tricky and time-consuming when coordinating multiple invoices.
Consolidated billing is another option to streamline your invoicing process. This article will provide a detailed explanation of consolidated billing. Stay tuned for more information to determine whether this option is right for you and your organization.
What is Consolidated Billing?
Consolidated billing for your gas or electric bill refers to combining your supplier charges with your utility charges on one “consolidated” bill from the utility. Essentially, your supplier charges are added to your utility bill, so you only have one invoice to review and can make one payment directly to your utility company.
Facts About Consolidated Billing
- There is no extra fee for consolidating billing.
- Payment is made directly to the local utility company for services.
- The utility company will pay your supplier for their portion of the invoice charges.
- If you are “shopping” for gas or electricity for the first time, you will not notice any changes except for the new rate on your utility bill.
For your energy billing, whether gas or electricity, where consolidated billing is offered, the third-party marketer, in this case UGI EnergyLink, will send the commodity charges to the utility, which will insert them on the bill.
With consolidated billing, a customer receives one bill from the local utility company, which includes both charges: the energy delivery from the local utility and the energy supply from the chosen energy supplier.
We hope this article provides another potential billing option for you and your organization. As always, the team at UGI EnergyLink is available to answer your questions. Contact us today for more information!