I get a bill from Allegheny Power stating "Dear Customer, Our records indicate that ver the last 12 months, termination notices were issued on this account at least three times.in accordance with the Allegheny Pwers tariffs and State Regulatory Agency regulations, we are requesting payment of a security deposit must be paid in the ammount shown below ($188.00). The deposit will serve as security for payment of future bills.
Now let me clarify that yes we have been late on payments and yes we have had termination notices but we have always made the payment the required. I also need to not mine entire bill for tis month including past balance is $177.87.
How is this fair. I don't pay my bill late to be cute. I can't pay until I have the money. And it's not like I have a choice in what power company I use. So why do they need a securit deposit especially one that exceeds my monthy bill. If I don't pay my bill then shut off the power. And then they can collect the $200.00 reconnection fees I don't have.
This is electric not cable, phone or internet. They know a household can not function without electricty and I have no choice but to use their company.
But here's the kicker if I pay my bill $177.87 they will be applied it to the security deposit amount first and if the rest of my total bill (monthly and security) is not paid by the due date they will terminate even though I paid my actual amount due.
Merry Christmas Allegheny Power!!!
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