Paying Your Potomac Edison Bill: A Guide to Understanding Your Bill and Making Payments

Are you a customer of Potomac Edison and need help understanding your bill or making a payment? Look no further! This guide will provide you with an overview of the various sections of your Potomac Edison bill, explain the different payment options available, and offer tips on how to save energy and money.

Understanding Your Potomac Edison Bill

Before we dive into payment options, let’s first take a look at the different sections of your Potomac Edison bill.

A. Billing Period

The billing period is the time frame for which your current charges were calculated. This information can be found on the top of your bill.

B. Customer Name and Address

This section contains your name and address as it appears on your account.

C. Account Number, Amount Due, and Due Date

This section includes your 12-digit Potomac Edison account number, the amount due, and the due date.

D. Messages

Important information about your account can be found in this section. You’ll also find your Standard Offer Service Pricing here.

E. Account Summary

This section provides an overview of your previous balance, payments, and current charges.

F. Usage Information

This section displays your electricity usage during the billing period. It also lets you know if your usage was based on an actual or estimated meter reading.

G. Charges

This section breaks down the various charges associated with your electricity usage, including generation, transmission, distribution, and customer charges.

H. Charges from Your Alternate Supplier

If you have chosen an alternate supplier, these charges will appear here.

I. Detailed Payment and Adjustment Information

Any payments applied or adjustments made since your last bill was issued will appear in this section.

J. Usage History

This section provides a bar graph detailing your usage history over the past 13 months. You’ll also find detailed information such as your average daily and monthly use, average daily temperature, and the number of days in the billing period.

K. Payment Stub

Detach and return with your payment. This section includes your account number, amount paid, amount due, and the due date.

L. Explanation of Terms

This section defines some of the key terms that appear on your electric bill.

M. Important Information

Find key information here, such as phone numbers, website addresses, mailing addresses, and other important information.

N. Meter Reading Information

Use these dials or boxes to record and submit your meter reading online, or call 1-800-686-0011. Do not use this to mail in your reading.

Payment Options

Now that you understand your Potomac Edison bill, let’s explore the different payment options available to you.

1. Online Payment

You can pay your bill online using your checking or savings account. Simply log in to your account on the FirstEnergy Corp. website and follow the prompts to make a payment.

2. Phone Payment

You can also pay your bill over the phone using your checking or savings account. Call 1-800-686-0011 to make a payment.

3. Mail Payment

If you prefer to pay by mail, simply detach the payment stub from your bill and mail it with your payment to the address listed on the stub.

4. Automatic Bank Draft

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