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Lake Blackshear Hydro Project - Relicensing Information
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County Power Commission
202 South 7th Street
PO Box 1218
Cordele, GA 31010
Phone: 229-273-3811
Fax: 229-273-3824
Frequently Asked Questions
When is my meter read?
Your meter is read on approximately the same day each month. The actual date your meter was read is indicated on your bill.
How do I read my meter?
Electric consumption is measured in kilowatt-hours (1 kilowatt-hour equals a 100 watt bulb turned on for 10 hours) using meters. Some meters have four dials and some meters have five dials but the method used to read them both is the same. Older meters have "clock" hands that take some practice to read correctly but newer meters use "odometer" style dials that can be read directly.
To
read the "clock" hands on an older meter:
- Note that the dials alternate between turning clockwise and counterclockwise.
- Read from right to left
- If the pointer is between two numbers, write down the smaller number.
- If the pointer is right on a number, check the dial to the right. If the previous dial is between 0 and 5, use the number the pointer is on. If the previous dial is between 6 and 9, subtract one from the number the dial is on. For practice, read the dials shown at the right. The four dial reads 9045 and the five dial reads 97616.
When is my bill mailed?
Generally, bills are mailed the next business day following the reading of the meter.
When is my bill due?
Bills are due upon receipt and are considered past due if payment is not received in full 18 days from the bill date. The actual date is indicated on the bill.
Do you assess a penalty on unpaid balances and, if so, how much?
A late charge of 1% of your bill amount or $3.00, whichever is higher, will be added to your account if it is not paid in full 18 days from the bill date. The actual date is indicated on the bill.
Do you disconnect service on unpaid balances and, if so, when?
Yes, an account is subject to disconnection if it remains unpaid at the time of the next month's meter reading. The actual date is indicated on the bill.
Do you require a deposit on new accounts?
Yes, a $75 deposit is required of new residential customers. Also, a deposit of approximately 2-month's average bills is required of new commercial customers. However, commercial deposit amounts vary and you will need to contact our customer service department for more information.
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