 TITLE: What Is Budget Billing for Utilities? CONTENT: Is Budget Billing Right for You?\n--------------------------------\nIf you want a consistent utility bill each month, budget billing may be right for you. You can also take a do-it-yourself approach to budget billing without getting your provider involved.\nTo do so, take your last 12 bills, add them up, divide by 12 and allocate this amount each month in your spending plan. Set aside money in the months when your energy costs are lower so you'll be able to afford payments in the hot summer months or cold winter months when you crank the air conditioning or use the heater.\nIf you decide to give budget billing a try, be sure to read your statement each month to ensure you're being billed correctly, and know the details of the service so you'll be ready in the event you have to pay overage costs. Contact your utility provider right away if you don't understand your bill or notice any issues or discrepancies. END