Your Bill Explained
At Trico, it is important to us that our Members understand the charges outlined on their bill. The following graphics offer explanations for the typical bills our Members receive.
Trico Electric Bill Example
The following graphic offers explanations for the terms and graphs you’ll find on your monthly Trico Electric bill. Click each number to view more below.
The following graphic offers explanations for the terms and graphs you’ll find on your monthly Trico Electric bill. Click to download a labeled PDF.
1. Name
Name of primary account holder.
2. Account Number
A unique number that identifies the specific account set up under your membership number for the meter being tracked by this bill.
3. Statement Date
This is the date that your bill was mailed to you.
4. Message Box
From time to time this box will contain special messages from Trico.
5. Previous Balance
This is the total due on your last bill.
6. Payment Received
All payments received since your last bill.
7. Balance Forward
The difference between the amount due on the last billing cycle and payments received.
8. Payment Date
The difference between the amount due on the last billing cycle and payments received.
9. Total Amount Due
This amount includes both the current amount due and balance forward.
10. Total Amount Due
This amount includes both the current amount due and any balance forward.
11. Service Address
This is the address of the location that is receiving service from Trico.
12. Contact Number
Your primary contact number.
13. Description
Your rate description.
14. kWh Usage
This sum is the Present Read minus the Previous Read.
15. Kilowatt Hours
This chart shows up to 13 months of history for a quick view of your usage.
16. Fixed Monthly Charge
This is the fixed monthly charge for maintaining your electric meter and the wires that bring electrical service to your home or business. It covers the cost of reading the meter, maintaining customer records and all other transactions affecting your account. This charge is incurred even if no electricity is used during the current cycle.
17. First 800 kWh
Electricity is measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh) and billed by how many kWh were used during the billing period. This rate includes the cost of generation, transmission and distribution for up to 800 kWh used during this month.
18. Over 800 kWh
Electricity is measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh) and billed by how many kWh were used during the billing period. This rate includes the cost of generation, transmission and distribution for usage over 800 kWh used during this month.
19. Power Cost Adjustment
The Power Cost Adjustor (PCA) is used to adjust your electric bill to reflect increases or decreases in the cost of electricity Trico purchases from its wholesale power supplier for distribution to its members.
20. DSM Surcharge
The Demand Side Management surcharge is a tariff the Arizona Corporation Commission authorizes utilities to assess to cover the costs associated with energy conservation and efficiency programs.
21. Renewable Energy Surcharge
The Renewable Energy Standard and Tariff surcharge is a tariff the Arizona Corporation Commission authorizes utilities to assess to cover the costs associated with renewable energy programs.
22. Sales Tax
This is the sales tax calculation for your bill.
23. Current Charges
This is the amount due for your current month’s billing not including any balance forward.
24. Monthly Energy Usage Comparison
This chart shows your usage for the current month and the same month a year ago.
25. Average Daily Cost
This average does not include tax and the Renewable Energy Surcharge.
26. Account Number
A unique number that identifies the specific account set up under your membership number for the meter being tracked by this bill.
27. Total Amount Due
This amount includes both the current amount due & any balance forward.
28. Account Mailing Address
This is the mailing address we have on file. If you need to update your mailing address, fill in the correct information at the bottom of your bill or use our Ebill (Consumer Self Serve) service.
29. Remittance Center Address
This is the address of Trico’s bill remittance center. Please mail your payments here.
Net Metering Bill Example
The following graphic offers explanations for the terms and graphs you’ll find on your monthly Net Metering bill. Click each number to view more below.
The following graphic offers explanations for the terms and graphs you’ll find on your monthly Net Metering bill. Click to download a labeled PDF.
1. Name
Name of primary account holder.
2. Account Number
A unique number that identifies the specific account set up under your membership number for the meter being tracked by this bill.
3. Statement Date
This is the date that your bill was mailed to you.
4. Message Box
From time to time this box will contain special messages from Trico.
5. Previous Balance
This is the total due on your last bill.
6. Payment Received
All payments received since your last bill.
7. Balance Forward
The difference between the amount due on the last billing cycle and payments received.
8. Total Amount Due
This amount includes both the current amount due and balance forward.
9. Payment Date
This is the date that your electric bill is due.
10. Total Due
This amount includes both the current amount due and any balance forward.
11. Service Address
This is the address of the location that is receiving service from Trico.
12. Primary Contact Number
Your primary contact number.
13. We Delivered
Energy purchased from Trico at night or during the day when system is not generating enough energy for home’s needs.
14. We Received
Energy sent to Trico during day when system is generating morethan home is needing at a point in time.
15. Residential Service
Net difference of what “We Delivered” and “We Received.”
16. Your System Generated
Total system generation, does not affect billing calculation.
17. Previous Bank Balance
Banked kWh carried over from last billing cycle.
18. kWh Balance
kWh added or subtracted from bank for current billing statement.
19. Current Balance
Banked kWh to be carried to next billing cycle.
20. Fixed Monthly Charge
Fixed Monthly Charge is incurred even if no electricity is purchased from Trico during current usage cycle. Standard fee applied to all active member accounts.
21. Net Metering Monthly Charge
Incremental costs for the increased meter data (two meters) for Solar accounts.
22. Sales Tax
This is the sales tax calculation for your bill.
23. Average Daily Cost
This average does not include tax and the Renewable Energy Surcharge.
24. Account Number
A unique number that identifies the specific account set up under your membership number for the meter being tracked by this bill.
25. Total Amount Due
This amount includes both the current amount due & any balance forward.
26. Mailing Address
This is the mailing address we have on file. If you need to update your mailing address, fill in the correct information at the bottom of your bill or use our Ebill (Consumer Self Serve) service.
27. Trico Billing Address
This is the address of Trico’s bill remittance center. Please mail your payments here.
DG Energy Export Bill Example
The following graphic offers explanations for the terms and graphs you’ll find on your monthly DG Energy Export bill. Click each number to view more below.
The following graphic offers explanations for the terms and graphs you’ll find on your monthly DG Energy Export bill. Click to download a labeled PDF.
1. Name
Name of primary account holder.
2. Account Number
A unique number that identifies the specific account set up under your membership number for the meter being tracked by this bill.
3. Statement Date
This is the date that your bill was mailed to you.
4. Message Box
From time to time this box will contain special messages from Trico.
5. Previous Balance
This is the total due on your last bill.
6. Payment Received
All payments received since your last bill.
7. Balance Forward
The difference between the amount due on the last billing cycle and payments received.
8. Total Amount Due
This amount includes both the current amount due and balance forward.
9. Payment Date
This is the date that your electric bill is due.
10. Total Due
This amount includes both the current amount due and any balance forward.
11. Service Address
This is the address of the location that is receiving service from Trico.
12. Primary Contact Number
Your primary contact number.
13. Residential Service
Energy purchased from Trico at night or during the day when system is not generating enough energy for home’s needs.
14. We Received DG Energy Export20
Energy sold to Trico during the day when system is generating more than energy consumed in the home at a point in time (NOT total generation). Associated number is the applicable DGEE Tariff year. i.e. 20 is the 2020 tariff year.
15. Your System Generated
Total system generation, does not affect billing calculation.
16. Fixed Monthly Charge
Charge is incurred even if no electricity is purchased from Trico. Standard fee applied to all active member accounts.
17. DG Energy Export kWh
Export credit for kWh received from excess solar generation and the export credit amount.
18. Monthly Data Cost
Incremental costs for the increased meter data (two meters) collection for Solar accounts.
19. Energy Usage Comparison
Overview of meter data for complete billing cycle.
20. Account Number
A unique number that identifies the specific account set up under your membership number for the meter being tracked by this bill.
21. Total Amount Due
This amount includes both the current amount due & any balance forward.
22. Mailing Address
This is the mailing address we have on file. If you need to update your mailing address, fill in the correct information at the bottom of your bill or use our Ebill (Consumer Self Serve) service.
23. Trico Billing Address
This is the address of Trico’s bill remittance center. Please mail your payments here.
EV Time-of-Use DG Energy Export Bill Example
The following graphic offers explanations for the terms you’ll find on your monthly EV Time-of-Use DG Energy Export bill. Click each number to view more below.
The following graphic offers explanations for the terms you’ll find on your monthly EV Time-of-Use DG Energy Export bill. Click to download a labeled PDF.
1. Name
Name of primary account holder.
2. Account Number
A unique number that identifies the specific account set up under your membership number for the meter being tracked by this bill.
3. Statement Date
This is the date that your bill was mailed to you.
4. Message Box
From time to time this box will contain special messages from Trico.
5. Previous Balance
This is the total due on your last bill.
6. Payment Received
All payments received since your last bill.
7. Balance Forward
The difference between the amount due on the last billing cycle and payments received.
8. Total Amount Due
This amount includes both the current amount due and balance forward.
9. Payment Date
This is the date that your electric bill is due.
10. Total Due
This amount includes both the current amount due and any balance forward.
11. Service Address
This is the address of the location that is receiving service from Trico.
12. Primary Contact Number
Your primary contact number.
13. Residential Information Only
Your kWh usage outside of the 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM EV charging period.
14. Residential EV Credit
Total kWh used during the specified charging period of 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM.
15. Residential Total Usage
Your total kWh usage including the kWh purchased outside of the 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM EV charging period and the kWh used during the specified charging period.
16. We Received DG Energy Export
Energy sold to Trico during the day when system is generating more than energy consumed in the home at a point in time (NOT total generation). Associated number is the applicable DGEE Tariff year. i.e. 20 is the 2020 tariff year.
17. Your System Generated
Total system generation, does not affect billing calculation.
18. Fixed Monthly Charge
Charge is incurred even if no electricity is purchased from Trico. Standard fee applied to all active member accounts.
19. EV Credit kWh
Total kWh credited for EV charging. Maximum of 400 kWh/$21.08.
20. DG Energy Export kWh
Export credit for kWh received from excess solar generation and the export credit amount.
21. Monthly Data Cost
Incremental costs for the increased meter data (two meters) collection for Solar accounts.
22. Energy Usage Comparison
Overview of meter data for complete billing cycle.
23. Account Number
A unique number that identifies the specific account set up under your membership number for the meter being tracked by this bill.
24. Total Amount Due
This amount includes both the current amount due & any balance forward.
25. Mailing Address
This is the mailing address we have on file. If you need to update your mailing address, fill in the correct information at the bottom of your bill or use our Ebill (Consumer Self Serve) service.
26. Trico Billing Address
This is the address of Trico’s bill remittance center. Please mail your payments here.
EV Time-of-Use Residential Bill Example
The following graphic offers explanations for the terms you’ll find on your monthly EV Time-of-Use Residential bill. Click each number to view more below.
The following graphic offers explanations for the terms you’ll find on your monthly EV Time-of-Use Residential bill. Click to download a labeled PDF.
1. Name
Name of primary account holder.
2. Account Number
A unique number that identifies the specific account set up under your membership number for the meter being tracked by this bill.
3. Statement Date
This is the date that your bill was mailed to you.
4. Message Box
From time to time this box will contain special messages from Trico.
5. Previous Balance
This is the total due on your last bill.
6. Payment Received
All payments received since your last bill.
7. Balance Forward
The difference between the amount due on the last billing cycle and payments received.
8. Total Amount Due
This amount includes both the current amount due and balance forward.
9. Payment Date
This is the date that your electric bill is due.
10. Total Due
This amount includes both the current amount due and any balance forward.
11. Service Address
This is the address of the location that is receiving service from Trico.
12. Primary Contact Number
Your primary contact number.
13. Residential Information Only
Your kWh usage outside of the 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM EV charging period.
14. Residential EV Credit
Total kWh used during the specified charging period of 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM.
15. Residential Total Usage
Your total kWh usage including the kWh purchased outside of the 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM EV charging period and the kWh used during the specified charging period.
16. Fixed Monthly Charge
Charge is incurred even if no electricity is purchased from Trico. Standard fee applied to all active member accounts.
17. EV Credit kWh
Total kWh credited for EV charging. Maximum of 400 kWh/$21.08.
18. Energy Usage Comparison
Overview of meter data for complete billing cycle.
19. Account Number
A unique number that identifies the specific account set up under your membership number for the meter being tracked by this bill.
20. Total Amount Due
This amount includes both the current amount due & any balance forward.
21. Mailing Address
This is the mailing address we have on file. If you need to update your mailing address, fill in the correct information at the bottom of your bill or use our Ebill (Consumer Self Serve) service.
22. Trico Billing Address
This is the address of Trico’s bill remittance center. Please mail your payments here.
