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PAYMENT OPTIONSWe value our members and their busy lives, that's why we offer many payment options to fit our members' needs.
CVEC offers our members multiple, convenient ways to pay their electric bills anywhere and anytime! Whether you prefer to come into the office, use your smartphone or mail your payment in - we have you covered.
Check out the options below and choose the one that works best for you!
Bank Draft
Pay your electric bill each month through your checking or savings account using our bank draft method
Online Bill Pay
Pay your bill online, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Checking or savings account, Visa, Mastercard or Discover accepted. You can also set up reoccurring payments or schedule a one-time payment for a future date.
Over the Phone
Pay over the phone between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Visa, Mastercard and Discover accepted with no additional fee.
On Our App
Pay through our MyCVEC App for Android or iOS, where you can view your monthly, daily, and hourly usage
In Person
Members are welcome to stop by CVEC's office location and pay by check, cash or credit card. Our office is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, except for select holidays. There are also two drop box locations at CVEC Headquarters. One in the circle drive up, and the other by the front door. Payments dropped off after 2:30 p.m., Monday-Friday will be processed the following business day
Stamp & Mail
CVEC's monthly bills come with a return envelope that you may use to mail in your payment. Please allow additional time if using the postal system. Payments must be received in our office on or prior to the due date. We DO NOT use the mailing post date as the payment date.
Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative
PO BOX 486
Albia, IA 52531
Additional Payment Options
Budget Billing
Budget Billing is a fixed amount each month, which does not vary. At the end of 12 months, the difference between the actual bills and the budget billing amounts will have to be trued up
How To Qualify
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You must be a member of CVEC for 12 months before becoming eligible for this option
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Your account must be paid current to begin the budget billing option
How the Budget Billing Works
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Your budget amount is determined by your average usage of the previous twelve months
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After twelve months, your account must be trued up and a new budget amount will be calculated to determine the appropriate new budgeted amount for the next 12 months
How to Apply
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Call our office and speak with a Member Service Representative at 641-932-7126 or 800-475-1702
Levelized Budget Billing
With Levelized Billing, your bill amount is re-averaged each month, using the past 12 months; therefore, the amount varies each month
How To Qualify
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You must be a member of CVEC for 12 months before becoming eligible for this option
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Your account must be paid current to begin the levelized budget billing option
How the Budget Billing Works
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Your starting Levelized Budget Billing payment amount is determined by your average usage of the previous twelve months and will continue to re-average each month
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Members who use Levelized Billing also never have a month in which the payment would need to be trued up
How to Apply
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Call our office and speak with a Member Service Representative at 641-932-7126 or 800-475-1702
What Is Invoice Billing?
Invoice billing is a convenient billing option offered by Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative for businesses, organizations and individuals with multiple accounts. This method consolidates all charges from multiple accounts into a single, easy-to-read monthly invoice, simplifying the payment process and improving account management.
How It Works:
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Consolidated Billing: Instead of receiving separate bills for each account, you will receive one invoice listing all charges for the accounts under your name.
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Detailed Breakdown: Each invoice provides a clear breakdown of usage, fees and charges for each account, ensuring transparency and accuracy.
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Single Payment: Make one payment to cover all accounts, reducing the hassle of managing multiple due dates or transactions.
Benefits of Invoice Billing:
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Simplified Accounting: Keep all account information in one place, making budgeting and record-keeping easier.
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Time-Saving: Pay one bill instead of managing multiple.
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Eco-Friendly: Reduces the paper used for billing, especially if you choose paperless options.