Sign Up for Budget Billing
Please read and sign (via e-signature) the authorization agreement below. Upon clicking "finish," your form will be submitted to our Customer Service Department for final processing.
First, review the Budget Billing Agreement Terms and decide which plan you prefer: Rolling Budget Plan or Fixed Budget Plan.
Please read the following agreements before proceeding:
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Rolling Budget Plan Agreement Terms
I, hereby, authorize BrightRidge to establish my account in the Rolling Budget Plan. I understand my beginning budget average will fluctuate month‐to‐month according to my actual usage and there is no settle‐up month with the Rolling Budget Plan. I understand that during the month of June, BrightRidge will determine the budget forecast for the upcoming budget year, which may inflate my actual average. Budget forecasting takes into consideration possible rate increases and unforeseen weather conditions that would directly affect billing amounts. I agree to pay the budget amount on or before the due date during each billing period. If I fail to comply with this requirement, I understand my account will no longer qualify for the Rolling Budget Plan and any unpaid balance will become due at that time. I further understand that all previous unpaid balance must be paid on my account before my Rolling Budget Application will be processed.
I understand if I move to another service location or out of the BrightRidge service area that any unpaid balance will become due upon transfer or termination of my service at the account listed above.
I understand the budget amount includes security light charges, if applicable. Any other monthly charges, such as monthly loan payments and/or recurring charges are billed in addition to my Rolling Budget listed above.
Residency requirements: I understand if I have not lived at this location for the past twelve months that my budget payments may not be accurate.
By signing this form, I am in complete understanding of the terms of this agreement. Upon receipt of written notification, I understand this agreement may be cancelled by BrightRidge or myself at any time (proper identification is required).
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Fixed Budget Plan Agreement Terms
I, hereby, authorize BrightRidge to bill my account per the budget amount listed above. I further understand that all previous unpaid balance must be paid on the account before my application for the Fixed Budget Plan may be processed. I agree to pay the budget amount on or before the due date each billing period. If I fail to comply with this requirement, I understand my account will no longer qualify for the Fixed Budget Plan and all unpaid balance will become due at that time.
I understand that the entire amount listed on the settle‐up bill, which I will receive during the month of June or July, is payable by the due date listed on that billing or any credit amount shown on the settle‐up bill may be refunded upon my request.
I understand I do not have to reapply for the Fixed Budget Plan each year while at the same location. I understand that during the month of June, BrightRidge will determine the budget forecast for the upcoming budget year, which may inflate my actual average. Budget forecasting takes into consideration possible rate increases and unforeseen weather conditions that would directly affect billing amounts.
I understand if I move to another service location or out of the BrightRidge service area that all unpaid balance will become due upon transfer or termination of my service at the account listed above.
I understand the budget amount includes security light charges, if applicable. Any other monthly charges, such as monthly loan payments and/or recurring charges are billed in addition to my budget amount listed above.
For bank draft customers: I understand that any debit balance due on the settle‐up invoice will be drafted from my account on the draft date listed. Credit balances may be refunded upon request.
Residency requirements: I understand if I have not lived at this location for the past twelve months that my budget payments may not be accurate and I may owe a debit balance at budget year‐end.
By signing this form, I am in complete understanding of the terms of this agreement. Upon receipt of written notification, I understand this agreement may be cancelled by BrightRidge or myself at any time (proper identification required).
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Electronic Signature Agreement
By selecting the "I Accept" button, you are signing this Agreement electronically. You agree your electronic signature is the legal equivalent of your manual/handwritten signature on this Agreement. By selecting "I Accept" using any device, means or action, you consent to the legally binding terms and conditions of this Agreement. You further agree that your signature on this document (hereafter referred to as your "E-Signature") is as valid as if you signed the document in writing. You also agree that no certification authority or other third-party verification is necessary to validate your E-Signature and that the lack of such certification or third-party verification will not in any way affect the enforceability of your E-Signature or any resulting contract between you and BrightRidge. You also represent that you are authorized to enter into this Agreement for all persons who own or are authorized to access any of your accounts and that such persons will be bound by the terms of this Agreement. You further agree that each use of your E-Signature in obtaining an account with BrightRidge constitutes your agreement to be bound by the terms and conditions of BrightRidge’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy as they exist on the date of your E-Signature.