Customer Newsletter, July 2010

Online Payment Option Available

You can pay your electric bill 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a week, and from ANY location!

Southern Power District accepts credit or debit cards for payment of your electric bill. Cards accepted include VISA, MasterCard and Discover. This payment method is available as a “feebased” system, with each $400 transaction being charged a $4.95 fee. To pay your bill with a credit or debit card, visit www.southernpd.com and look for the payment link on our home page.

You may also pay by calling toll-free: 1-866-899-2235.

Other stories you'll find inside this edition:
  • US Senate Vote to Halt EPA Regulation of Greenhouse Gases Fails
    • On June 10th, the US Senate voted on a resolution introduced by Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski, which would have blocked the EPA from regulating greenhouse gas emissions through the Clean Air Act. The resolution failed by a narrow margin, with a vote of 47-53. More>>>
  • Generlink
    • New program to be offered to SPD customers. More>>>
  • EnergyWise Tip: Operate Your Appliances When Energy Demand Is Low
    • As an energy consumer, there are many things you can do to reduce energy usage, particularly during hot days in the summer months when demand for electricity is typically at its highest. More>>>
  • Message of Electrical Safety is Spreading!
    • The past few months have been very busy for Southern's Safety Director Darrel Schmidt and linemen from across the District, as they work to help share the importance of electrical safety. More>>>
  • Severe Weather Impacts SPD Customers in June
    • Severe weather impacted customers across Southern's service territory, with a storm that produced tornadoes, high winds and lightning on June 11th. More>>>
  • Summer 2010: A Busy Time for Projects at SPD
    • Crews all across the District are working hard this summer to keep the ball rolling on a number of construction projects. More>>>
  • Keep Food Safe During a Power Outage
    • We've all been there: a summer storm rolls through, toppling trees and damaging power lines. Although it may be a matter of minutes before power is up and running, thawing food in the refrigerator and freezer can make that relatively short time seem like an eternity. More>>>