This image of the bill used in this description is for demonstration purposes only and does not reflect current rates. Our most current rates are: Nevada: Electric: Residential Rate Schedule (Nevada) Gas: Residential Rate Schedule (Nevada) California: Electric: Residential Rate Schedule (California)
1. Account Number
Remember to put your account number on your payment checks to ensure proper accounting. You will also need this number when you make a billing inquiry.
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2. Service Address
Where you receive and use the electricity. It may be different from your billing address.
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3. Meter Read Date
The next date your meter will be read.
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4. Account Balance Information
Includes Previous Balance, Payments, Adjustments, Balance Forward and Current Charges.
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5. Message Area
This is where you may read important information about your bill and account.
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6. Utility Service Title
If you receive electric or gas services from Sierra Pacific, you will have a "utility service box" for each service.
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7. Meter Information
Information specific to your meter including reads, read dates, and usage. (This information appears in each utility service box.)
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8. Electric Consumption
The charge for electricity consumed during the billing period.
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9. Deferred Energy Adjustment
A rate adjustment that pays for the fuel to run our plants and the electricity we purchased on behalf of our customers. Depending on the current Quarterly Rate Adjsutment, this line may not appear on your bill.
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10. Temporary Green Power Financing (TRED)
The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada recently authorized changes to certain components of electric rates to further the development of green power projects in Nevada.
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11. Basic Service Charge
This covers a portion of fixed administrative costs, such as monthly meter reading and payment processing.
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12. Universal Energy Charge
A mandated fee that provides money to fund the State of Nevada energy assistance and conservation programs.
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13. Utility/Franchise/Business License Fee
Depending on where you live, some customers may see this described as "Utility Fee," some may see it listed as "Franchise Fee," or "Business License Fee. " A fee charged by local government. The money collected goes to the local treasury.
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14. Washoe Co. Undergrounding Surcharge
A local government fee to recover the incremental costs associated with placing certain electrical transmission lines underground.
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15. Historical Information Graph
This usage history includes the current and previous month, as well as comparative usage for the prior year, so that you can track increases and decreases in the amount of energy you consume. The easy-to-read graph shows your monthly energy consumption for a one-year period. (New customers will only have graphs for the months they have occupied their home.)
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16. Contact Information
Includes the address, phone numbers and hours of the Sierra Pacific Business Office nearest you.
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17. Payment Amount
Please enter the amount you are paying on this line.
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18. Return Stub,
Always return this portion with your payment, on or before the due date listed.
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19. Gas Utility Box
Contains meter information and service period along with a breakdown of the various gas charges.
- Gas Usage Charge multiplies the number of therms used by the gas rate.
- Fuel Adjustments multiplies the number of therms used by an adjustment rate determined by the Public Utilities Commission.
- Customer Charge is a fixed charge that covers a portion of fixed administrative costs, such as monthly meter reading and payment processing.
- The Franchise Fee is levied by the local government. Revenues collected through this fee go to the local treasury.
20. Usage History and Historical Information Graph
This usage history includes the current and previous month, as well as comparative usage for the prior year, so that you can track increases and decreases in the amount of energy you consume. The easy-to-read graph shows your monthly energy consumption for a one-year period. (New customers will only have graphs for the months they have occupied their home.) You can use this information to analyze your energy usage throughout the year.
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