Why did my cleco bill double?

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There are two additional contributors to the higher fuel charges on customer bills — an increase in the price of natural gas and the ice storms that occurred in February 2021. Natural gas prices have doubled since last summer.

What does balance forward mean on Cleco bill?

Balance Forward shows any unpaid balance or credit on your account. Total Due Now is the amount due if your payment is received on or before the due date. Important Messages may be added to your bill in this area (messages also may appear on a subsequent page).

What is cleco reconnect fee?

$30
The reconnect fee during regular working hours is $30 and it’s $65 after hours (any time after 4:30 p.m.).

Why is cleco so high?

Cleco attributes the following factors as contributing to higher customer bills: 2020 hurricanes, increases in operating costs and new rate structure, extremely high temperatures and February ice storms, and rising fuel costs.

Does cleco have level billing?

Note: Those currently enrolled in Cleco’s Levelized Billing Program will receive no benefit from enrolling in the Energy Emergency Deferred Billing Program as their energy bills are already levelized over a 12-month period.

What is a fuel charge from Cleco?

Fuel costs incurred by Cleco Power are passed directly to customers at cost and included on customer bills as a line item titled “Fuel Charge.” Since these fuel costs are a direct pass-through, Cleco Power does not profit from these costs in any way.

Can utilities be shut off during Covid in Michigan 2021?

Michigan’s regulated utilities have agreed to extend through mid-June the shutoff protections, flexible payment plans and other options they’ve offered to help customers struggling to pay utility bills because of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

What does cleco stand for?

the Central Louisiana Electric Company
Cleco Corporate Holdings LLC (formerly the Central Louisiana Electric Company) is an electric power company headquartered in the Central Louisiana city Pineville. It operates a regulated electric utility company, Cleco Power, that serves approximately 290,000 retail customers in Louisiana.

Where can I pay my cleco bill?

Payment Locations

Advanced Communications. 625 EVERGREEN STREET SUITE 5 BUNKIE, LA 71322.
All-N-1-Food Store #2. 1216 CUT OFF ROAD COUSHATTA, LA 71019.
Best & Swains Insurance.
Buddys IGA Food Store.
Check Cashiers INC.
Check Cashiers/Pic A Pac.
City Pharmacy & Home Medical.
Cleco CSO Bunkie.