Utility Billing Dispute letter template

Consumer

Challenge an inflated or incorrect utility bill before it hits collections.

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[DATE]

[RECIPIENT NAME]
[RECIPIENT ADDRESS]

Re: Formal Billing Dispute — Account #[ACCOUNT NUMBER], Billing Period [BILLING PERIOD]

To the Billing Disputes Department:

I am formally disputing $[DISPUTED AMOUNT] billed for the period [BILLING PERIOD] on the above account.

Facts:
[FACTS]

Requested resolution:
[DESIRED OUTCOME]

Under applicable Public Utility Commission rules, I request that you suspend collection activity and any disconnection of service while this dispute is pending, conduct a meter re-read or bill audit, and provide a written explanation of the charges within the time required by state regulation. If this matter is not resolved, I will file a complaint with the state Public Utility Commission.

Sincerely,

[USER FULL NAME]
[USER ADDRESS]

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What you'll need

• Recipient
• Recipient address
• Your name
• Your address
• Account #
• Billing period
• Disputed amount
• Facts
• Desired outcome

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