Communication Tools

Our new mobile tools put power in the palm of your hand.

Our communication tools give you simple and convenient ways to get important information related to your electric service. 

Learn how to:

Receive Email and Text Alerts

Sign up for automated email or text messages on topics including:

  • Restoration updates when you have reported an outage
  • Notifications of scheduled power outages
  • Severe weather alerts in advance of storms
  • Billing reminders, including alerts when a new bill is available, a payment is due, a payment has been posted, or no payment has been received
  • Reminders to submit a meter reading

You will need to sign in to your online account, or set up an online account if you don't already have one.  Message and data rates may apply.

Click Here to get Started

Alert preferences can be updated at any time. For more information, please view our frequently asked questions. Click here for terms and conditions.

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Get Outage and Account Updates Via Text Message

You can easily report a power outage, request a status update on a reported outage, or make billing inquiries by sending a text message from your mobile phone. 

You will need your account number to register by text message, or you can register your mobile phone by logging in to your account and updating the text & email alerts page.  Message and data rates may apply.

Get started with this service by texting REG to 544487 (LIGHTS)

texting exampleOnce you are registered, you can send the following commands to 544487 (LIGHTS):

  • REG - register for text messages
  • BAL - obtain your account balance
  • OUT - report a power outage
  • STAT - obtain status on a reported outage
  • HELP - get a list of keywords and a link to text and email FAQs
  • PAUSE - temporarily stop receiving alerts
  • RESUME - reactivate paused alert
  • CANCEL - resets the current two-way conversation
  • STOP - stops all alerts
  • UNSUBSCRIBE - allows a user to unsubscribe from any alert(s) they are currently enrolled in. 

For more information, please view our frequently asked questions. Click here for terms and conditions.

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Visit Us Online When You're On the Go with Our Responsive Website

Our responsive website provides on-the-go access to the important information and services related to your electric account.  

The site includes:

  • A simple power outage reporting process and easy access to our mobile-optimized 24/7 Power Center outage maps
  • Secure and convenient account access where you can view and pay your bill, review electric usage or payment history, and enroll in electronic billing
    (enrollment in electronic billing is required to view your entire bill statement)
  • A click-to-call feature to reach our contact centers

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Personal Outage Information 

You can receive a status update on a reported outage by simply logging into your account. You can also learn about other outage activity in your area. Log in to your account here.

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Outage Maps 

Our 24/7 Power Center outage maps show individual outage locations with estimated restoration time, outage cause and crew status as available. 

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Social Media

    

Stay connected with us on social media for news, energy efficiency and electrical safety tips, and updates during major weather events. Click here for links to our accounts on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and Flickr. 

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Additional Resources