Public Utility District (PUD) Number 1 of Clallam County offers a Budget Payment Plan (or Average Payment Plan) to residential customers who have had an account with us at the same residence for at least 1 year (exceptions will be considered) and who have a zero balance at the time they wish to enroll in the Budget Payment Plan. We encourage enrollment in this program from April through June.
- Pay the same amount every month, recalculated annually
- Helps pay winter bills by using a built-up credit accumulated through the summer
- Set up auto-pay and paperless billing for added convenience
Payment Calculation
The PUD will calculate your monthly payment based on your utility consumption during the past year, divided into 12 equal payments for the coming year. The monthly payments made on the account in the summer and fall are intended to help establish a credit balance that leads to higher usage during the winter months.
Initial Budget Pay Setup; Best in Spring
The best time to begin Budget Pay is in the springtime between April and June. You then pay more than your monthly bills through the summer to build credit, allowing you to pay less than your monthly usage in winter months.
Annual Recalculation
Annually, in May, your utility account will be reviewed and your Budget payment amount. Your payment will go up if your utility consumption rose in the previous year or will go down if your consumption decreased. If your account reaches the recalculation date with a balance owing, this balance will be rolled in to the next Budget Payment season. You may make extra payments toward your balance if you notify Customer Service first.
Making Payments
- The exact amount of your Budget Payment must be paid each month by the due date.
- Payments must be made even if there is a credit balance on your account, ensuring the program functions effectively.
- PUD No. 1 of Clallam County reserves the right to recalculate payments if they become significantly out of alignment with utility usage, policy and rate changes, or unforeseen circumstances.
Missed Payments
- Late fees apply to delinquent or missed payments.
- If a past-due Budget Payment is not made by the due date of a disconnect notice, the account may be removed from the Budget Payment Plan.
- Upon removal from the Budget Payment Plan, the total past-due balance becomes immediately due.
- If service is disconnected, all past-due charges, fees, and deposits must be paid to restore service.
Monitor Usage
Because the Budget Payment Plan is based on last year’s usage, customers are encouraged to monitor their actual account balance and request an adjustment if it is not adequately meeting their needs.
Customers should contact PUD Customer Service with any questions or concerns regarding their account. Call for an account review at any time to be sure the program is working for you.
Revised 03/2022