Have Your Energy Bills Been High? Let’s Talk.

06.05.2025

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The Alliance is here to help you understand your power bill and the people in charge of it.

We’re hosting a Bill Clinic on June 23rd at 6pm at the Covington Library (310 W 21st Ave) and we’d love for you to join us.

RSVP HERE

Wondering why your energy bill is so high, who decides what you pay, or what exactly you’re being charged for? At the bill clinic we’ll walk through:

How to read your energy bill, aka what all those charges are
Who regulates our energy companies and how
What programs are (and should be) available to help keep bills affordable
How YOU can hold power companies and regulators accountable

Can’t make the event? Sign up to receive follow-up information and future news about similar events and things that affect your power bill.

For Cleco and SWEPCO customers there’s also some good news.

Last year your electricity regulators, the Louisiana Public Service Commission, approved a refund for Cleco and SWEPCO customers. The refund comes from a settlement associated with overcharging at the Dolet Hills coal power plant. When it comes to your electric bill you need it to be as low as possible – and Cleco & SWEPCO have been charging you for power from coal that isn’t the lowest-cost available.

Public pressure helped shine a light on and put a stop to this shady behavior, and starting on July 1 you’re getting money back for Cleco & SWEPCO’s mistake.

Cleco customers will see a $11-$12 a month credit on their bill for July through September for the next 3 years. The rest of the refund will go towards reducing costs associated with decommissioning the Dolet Hills coal mine.
SWEPCO customers refunds are also coming in the form of a reduction in costs associated with retiring and decommissioning the Dolet Hills coal mine. SWEPCO customers won’t see any direct refund credit on their bills, but these refunds mean an overall reduction in electricity bill costs.

Despite all this good news, the truth is this is only a fraction of what you’re owed.

That’s because you’re still being overcharged for coal power at Rodemacher 2 that also isn’t cheapest available. Burning coal at Rodemacher 2 instead of investing in energy efficiency, or more affordable, clean energy sources is costing us $165 million extra a year. That’s money we could have back in our pockets.

Ready to learn more about the refunds that are coming and how we can save more money in the future? Join us at our bill clinic!

When: Monday, June 23 at 6pm
Where: St. Tammany Parish Library Covington Branch, 310 W 21st Ave
RSVP: bit.ly/aaebillclinic

Bring your bill. Bring your questions. Bring a friend! Free food will be provided.

Please note this bill clinic will not provide bill assistance, but we can help you understand your bill and connect you to resources.

RSVP for the Bill Clinic Here

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