Paying your monthly electric bill to Cullman Electric Cooperative just got a whole lot easier thanks to their online bill pay system. As a Cullman EC member myself, I can’t tell you how much time and hassle this has saved me compared to the old days of writing and mailing checks. In this article, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know about paying your Cullman Electric Coop bill online.
Why Pay Your Cullman Electric Bill Online?
There are so many benefits to ditching paper bills and payments and going digital with Cullman EC
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It’s fast and convenient – No more writing checks, stuffing envelopes, and driving to the post office. Payments can be made in under a minute with just a few clicks on your computer or smartphone.
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Save money on stamps – Online payments are completely free and save you the cost of stamps. Over the course of a year this can really add up!
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Get payment reminders – When you setup automated payments you’ll never miss a payment and incur late fees again
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Access your payment history – The online portal makes it easy to view past electric bills and payments for budgeting or taxes.
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Go paperless – Reduce clutter and help the environment by going paperless.
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Secure payments – Cullman EC uses industry-standard encryption to keep your payment info safe and secure.
How to Pay Your Cullman Electric Bill Online
Paying your Cullman EC bill online is a breeze with just 3 simple steps:
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Set up your online account
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Go to cullmanec.com/pay-bill and click on “Visit the Cullman Electric Cooperative Portal”.
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Click on “Register” below the login fields.
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Enter your Cullman EC account number and name on the account.
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Create a username and password.
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Agree to the terms of use.
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Choose a payment method
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On the billing page you can choose between credit/debit card, checking account, or automated payments.
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For automatic payments, your bill will be paid from your chosen account each month without any extra steps.
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Make a one-time payment or set up recurring
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For credit/debit and checking accounts, you can choose one-time or recurring payments.
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Just enter your payment info and either schedule the payment or select “Pay Now”.
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And that’s it – just like that your bill is paid! The fast and easy way to take care of your monthly Cullman EC electric bill.
Cullman Electric Coop Account Management Tips
Managing your online electric account with Cullman EC is about more than just payments. Here are some great features to take advantage of:
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View payment history – Your account dashboard shows your most recent bills and payment dates. You can also access up to 24 months of past bills.
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Monitor electric usage – Charts show your monthly electric use over time so you can spot trends and high usage periods.
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Update account information – Change your mailing address, phone number or email right through your online account.
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Enroll in paperless billing – Go green by opting out of mailed paper bills and accessing your bills digitally.
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Sign up for outage alerts – Get updates by text, email or phone when there are interruptions to your electric service.
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Manage notification settings – Customize what notifications you receive and how for the most relevant updates.
Paying Your Cullman Electric Bill Without an Online Account
If you don’t want to set up an online account, don’t worry – Cullman EC offers a few other ways to pay your bill:
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By phone – Call 1-800-273-7210 and follow the prompts to pay by credit/debit card or checking account.
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In person – Visit the Cullman EC office at 1749 Eva Rd NE in Cullman or 31132 Hwy 278 in Addison.
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Drop box – Place your payment in the drop box at the Cullman or Addison offices.
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By mail – Mail your payment to: Cullman Electric Cooperative, P.O. Box 1360, Cullman, AL 35056.
While these options get the job done, I highly recommend setting up online payments to make your life easier. The online account provides so much convenience and control in managing your Cullman EC electric service.
Cullman Electric Coop – More Than Just Great Service
As a member of the Cullman EC coop, I’ve been thrilled with their service over the years. Beyond just providing reliable electric service and an easy online account, here are a few things that make them stand out:
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Member-owned coop – Cullman EC is a nonprofit coop owned by members and focused on service, not profits.
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Supports local communities – They offer grants for community programs and scholarships for area students.
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Highly rated – Cullman EC consistently earns high marks for member satisfaction and service reliability.
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Provides high-speed internet – Through subsidiary Sprout Fiber, they now offer gigabit speed fiber internet.
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Commitment to renewables – Cullman EC utilizes solar power and encourages members to do the same.
Cullman Electric Cooperative is so much more than an energy provider – they are an active contributor to the entire community. I’m proud to be a member!
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How do I pay Cullman Electric Cooperative?
You can use Cullman Electric Cooperative’s online payment system to find the best way to pay and get billed. Read on to learn more. It allows you to pay with your checking account or credit card. Call 256-737-3200, Option 2 to use the automated system. You can use it to pay by credit card, debit card, or e-check.
How do I pay my electric bill at Cullman EC?
Call 256-737-3200, option 5, option 1 for assistance making a payment by phone. *Available during regular office hours *This is a different address than for electric payments general mail. At Cullman EC’s main office on Eva Road and its Addison office, there are payment kiosks open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
What is Cullman Electric Cooperative?
Cullman Electric Cooperative is an electric cooperative that was created by the people it serves to provide dependable, long-lasting, and low-cost energy. We know what our local needs are better than anyone else because we answer to members like you who live here instead of shareholders from other towns.
Does Cullman Electric Cooperative offer water billing services?
The water departments of Cullman County and Arley have teamed up with Cullman Electric Cooperative to help their water customers with billing. There is an easy way to pay both your water and electric bills at the same time for Cullman EC customers who also get their electricity from them. Pay Bill Online.
What information do I need for my Cullman electric account?
Your account number and the last four digits of the phone number on your account are all you need. **Please repeat this step for each account you have with Cullman Electric. Let’s say you have an electric account and a water account. You need to do these things for each account.
Does Cullman EC have a kiosk?
*This is a different address than for electric payments general mail. At Cullman EC’s main office on Eva Road and its Addison office, there are payment kiosks open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. There is also a kiosk at Hopper’s Family Market in Fairview that you can use during the store’s regular hours.
