Why is my bill or transaction pro-rated?
Why is my bill or transaction pro-rated?
Pro-rating happens when you don’t receive service for the full billing period. We charge only for the days you actually had service.
- Move-in date: The day you became responsible for the account.
- Bill service period: The date range shown on your bill (e.g., Jan 1–Jan 31).
- Service start date: When utility service actually began at your address (can match your move-in date, but not always).
How these dates affect your bill
- If you move in after the period starts: You’re billed only from your move-in or service start date (whichever is later) to the period end. Fixed monthly charges and usage-based charges are both pro-rated by the number of days.
- If your service starts mid-period: Even if you moved in earlier, charges start on the service start date.
- If your first period is short: Expect a smaller base charge and lower usage (if any reads were captured). The reverse can be true when you move out mid-period.
Simple example
- Billing period: Apr 1–Apr 30 (30 days)
- Move-in: Apr 10
- Service start: Apr 12
- Billable days: Apr 12–Apr 30 = 19 days
- A $30 monthly base charge becomes $30 × (19/30) = $19.00
- Usage charges are calculated only for usage recorded between Apr 12–Apr 30.
What gets pro-rated
- Fixed services and flat charges (e.g., monthly service/base fee): Pro-rated by billable days.
How to verify on your bill
- Check the “Service Period” dates on the statement.
- Look for your “Move-in” or “Service start” date in account details.
- Compare the number of billable days to the full period and note any “pro-rated” notations next to fixed charges.
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