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Bill Inserts

Bill inserts are an excellent way to communicate important information to your customers. ElectriCities communications staff has created general inserts to address the most requested topics. For more information contact Rebecca Agner at ext. 6334.

To view the inserts in more detail click the link to view or download a PDF version of the insert.

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Stay Cool This Summer

Provides your customers with the knowledge they need to save on their electric bill during the summer months. Additionally, it provides useful tips on how to save money year round.

Keep Warm This Winter

Provides your customers with the knowledge they need to save on their electric bill during the winter months. Additionally, it provides useful tips on how to make your home more energy efficient this winter.

How to Reduce Your Electric Bill

Provides your customers with the knowledge they need to save on their electric bill. The insert offers useful tips for reducing electric bills, including weatherization and everyday energy saving tips.
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We're Prepared (Hurricane Preparedness)

Informs customers about hurricane preparedness and safety tips after a storm. It also includes safety tips and a list of what types of products they should have on hand.
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Lighten Up With CFLs

Educates customers about the benefits of switching to compact fluorescent light bulbs.
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We're Prepared (Winter Season)

Informs customers about winter weather preparedness and safety tips after a storm.

Using space heaters to heat your home can result in higher electric bill

Educates customers about space heater use and discourages customers from using space heaters to heat large areas. The insert also includes money-saving energy conservation tips.

If My Home's Heat Pump is Efficient, Why is My Electric Bill Higher This Winter

This insert explains the efficiency of a heat pump and why if the temperature dips below 40 degrees the heat pump become less efficient due to the auxiliary heat strips.

Meter Tampering is Dangerous

Tampering with an electric meter is dishonest, dangerous and against the law. This insert warns customers of the dangers of meter tampering as well as informs them what to do if they see someone tampering with a utlity meter.
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How to Read Your Meter

Everyone knows what their electric meter looks like, but few people know how to read their own meters. This educational insert gives step-by-step instructions and diagrams on how to read a meter. This information can help people monitor their electric usage and save energy.
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How to Prevent Electrical Accidents

Electricity is useful, but it can be deadly. This insert will provide your customers with important safety tips to keep them safe. It includes outdoor safety around lines and poles and what to do if someone is injured.
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NC GreenPower

This insert advertises NC GreenPower, an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to providing more renewable energy sources to North Carolina.

Carolina Thread Trail (A1 Members)

The Thread is a 15-county regional network of trails, greenways and conservation areas for walking, biking, commuting, fishing, paddling and simply enjoying.