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What happens if I’m late paying my monthly payment?

If we do not receive payment by the 16th day after your billing date, a late fee will be added to your balance, and your account will be considered delinquent. The late fee is 5% on the first $250.00 of the amount owed, and 1% on the remaining balance above $250.00. A reminder notice will be mailed, indicating the amount of payment due. Payment must be received by EPB Electric Power within seven days of this reminder notice in order to avoid disconnection of your service. Please note that EPB Electric Power field representatives cannot accept payments. If you foresee difficulty in paying a bill, call us at (423) 648-1372 and we may be able to extend your payment deadline. In special circumstances, we may also be able to direct you to social service agencies for financial assistance.

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Although we can’t provide an exact time for when your power will be restored after an outage, we can give you a reasonable estimate. You can report outages, view outage maps, get restoration estimates or updates and monitor repair progress here on our website or by downloading the free MyEPB app on the App Store or Google Play.

Consolidated incentives and other program changes will be available no later than October 31, 2025.

Yes! For example, EPB, Habitat for Humanity, and green l spaces worked together to implement these measures on a Habitat Home in 2019. The home included 98% of the recommendations outlined in this EPB Zero Energy Resource Guide. One year after completion, the homeowner reported energy savings of $230 annually over their previous apartment (the equivalent of $500 annually over the average residential bill in EPB’s service territory). In addition, they reported fewer allergy symptoms and better overall health. Plus, they were able to adopt cost-effective EPB Solar Share panels to offset the grid electricity needed for the home.

When your lights blink, that is likely the Smart Grid rerouting power to your location to prevent a power outage. Smart switches immediately detect an outage at your property and deliver power from a separate power source.

Learn more about the Smart Grid on the MyEPB app by selecting "About the Smart Grid" on the home screen.

Download the MyEPB app.

The EPB Pre-Pay Power option eliminates late fees, reconnect fees and security deposits. With Pre-Pay Power, you can decide what works best for you and your budget. If it’s difficult for you to make large monthly payments, you can pay smaller amounts daily, weekly, or biweekly instead. Pre-Pay Power puts the power in your hands. To sign up for Pre-Pay Power, please call us at 423-648-1372.

We need proof of the following to confirm your eligibility:

    • Your identification, such as:
      • Driver’s license or State ID
      • Birth certificate
      • Immigration documentation
    • That you own the home (or your consenting landlord owns the home), such as:
      • Deed
      • Title
      • Property tax receipt or bill
    • All sources of income for all members of your household
    • An EPB Energy bill you received within the past 12 months with your name as the account holder (or your landlord’s name)

Power Share is a year-round program that provides direct support to Chattanooga area families in need. The program is made possible by our customers who contribute funds through monthly electric power bills, or by making a pledge. All donated funds are given to United Way 211 — an outreach program that qualifies and distributes 100% of contributed funds to local families.

To find out more about contributing to Power Share, call EPB at (423) 648-1372. If you or someone you know is in need, please call United Way 211 by dialing either 211 or (423) 265-8000.

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