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Understanding Your Bill

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Understanding Your Bill

Understanding Your
Electric Bill

 

 

Understanding Demand

Demand

The Demand Charge is something each member can control. Demand is the rate of energy used at any given point in time and is measured by the highest rate at which a member uses electricity during a 60-minute period and is billed accordingly. The demand charge will be billed on the highest demand registered during the billing period.

Each member’s monthly demand is printed on their billing statement, as well as the date and time it was incurred. We encourage members to review past bills, monitor current bills and understand what impacts your demand each month.

Billing Timing

Your monthly usage is determined by automated meter reading system (AMR) which is read on the first of each month.  

Monthly bills are mailed around the 7th of the month and payments are due by the 25th of the same month. If your payment is not received by the 25th, your account will be charged a 5% penalty. The amount to pay after the 25th is located on your billing statement. It is important to note that all accounts are subject to disconnection if payments are not received by the due date.

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Bluestem Electric Cooperative

P.O. Box 5
1000 South Wind Dr.
Wamego, KS 66547
Office: 800-558-1580

About Us

Bluestem serves parts of Pottawatomie, Riley, Wabaunsee, Jackson, Clay, Washington, Cloud, Ottawa, Dickinson, Geary and Marshall counties.

Over the years, the cooperative has added valuable programs and services for its members so that they can fully enjoy the many benefits of rural living. Give us a call or stop by for additional information about our programs and services.

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Your Cooperative
    • Cooperative Bylaws
    • Board of Trustees
    • Management Staff
    • Job Openings
  • Member Services
    • Understanding Your Bill
    • Capital Credits
    • Payment Options
    • Connect or Disconnect Service
    • Rate Information
    • Products
    • Save On Your Bill
    • Touchstone Energy Savings
    • Solar & Wind Energy
    • Tax Exemption Form
    • Rural Economic Development Loan Program
  • Safety & Outages
    • Outage Center
    • Cold Weather Rule
    • Essential Medical Equipment
    • Electrical Line Safety
    • Generator Safety
    • What's On That Pole
  • News & Events
    • 2024 Rate Study
    • Annual Meeting Information
    • Kansas Country Living
    • Scholarships
  • Contact Us