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High electric or water bill? How to request a review

If your electric or water bill is higher than normal, you can question it. Ask for a review, clarify payment during the dispute and check where to escalate.

Ask for a review

Call and ask for a bill review or meter test.

Payment during dispute

Ask whether you should pay the undisputed part while the review happens.

State utility commission

If you cannot resolve it, contact your state public utility commission.