Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 1220 - Tennessee Public Utility Commission
Subtitle 1220-04 - Division of Public Utilities
Chapter 1220-04-05 - Regulations for Gas Companies
Section 1220-04-05-.15 - CUSTOMER BILL FORMS

Current through September 24, 2024

(1) The utility shall bill each customer as promptly as possible following the reading of his/her meter. The bill shall show:

(a) the reading of the meter at the end of the period for which the bill is rendered;

(b) the date on which the meter was read at the end of the billing period;

(c) the number of units billed;

(d) the applicable rate schedule, or identification of the applicable rate schedule. If the actual rates are not shown, the bill shall contain a statement to the effect that the applicable rate schedule will be furnished on request;

(e) the gross and/or net amount of the bill;

(f) the date by which the customer must pay the bill in order to benefit from any discount or to avoid any penalty;

(g) a distinct marking to identify an estimated bill;

(h) any conversions from meter reading units to billing units, or any calculations to determine billing units from recording or other devices, or any other factors, such as purchased gas or fuel adjustments, used in determining the bill. In lieu of such information on the bill, a statement must be on the bill advising that such information can be obtained by contacting the utility's principal office.

Authority: T.C.A. § 65-2-102.

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