{"id":7648,"date":"2024-11-10T13:26:49","date_gmt":"2024-11-10T13:26:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/finderica.com\/this-script-may-help-you-save-on-utilities\/"},"modified":"2024-11-10T13:26:49","modified_gmt":"2024-11-10T13:26:49","slug":"this-script-may-help-you-save-on-utilities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/finderica.com\/?p=7648","title":{"rendered":"This Script May Help You Save on Utilities"},"content":{"rendered":"
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An initial draft of this script was created by SS using automation technology, then thoroughly reviewed, edited and fact-checked by SS\u2019s human writers and editors.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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If you\u2019re looking to lower a utility bill, calling a customer service representative can help. (Look for this number on your bill or company website.)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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You could potentially get a lower bill, or, more likely, find ways to cut costs through rebates and assistance programs. Or you may make charges more predictable and easier to plan for with an alternative payment plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Your script for finding ways to save<\/span><\/h2>\n
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The script below will help you ask about these opportunities and make your case. When you call, you may have to request to an automated operator that you \u201cspeak to a representative\u201d a few times. When you connect with a real person, aim to be kind, but firm. Find more guidance, like how to prepare for a successful call, below the script.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Introduce yourself<\/span><\/h3>\n
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“Hi, my name is [Your Name], and I\u2019m a customer with [Utility Company]. I\u2019d like to see if we can find way for me to save money.”<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Verify account information<\/span><\/h3>\n
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“My account number is [Account Number], if you’d like to verify my account details.”<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Explain the issue<\/span><\/h3>\n
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“Given my budget and other expenses, I\u2019m finding it difficult to manage these costs. I\u2019d like to explore if there\u2019s a way to negotiate a lower bill or monthly payment or otherwise save me money.”<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Make your request<\/span><\/h3>\n
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At this point, focus on cost-saving opportunities you\u2019ve researched. (See our guidance for how to do this research below the script.). Or highlight your specific situation, or ask about alternative options that can help. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Consider these four tactics, if applicable:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Highlight loyalty and payment history<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“I\u2019ve been a loyal customer for [number of years] and have always paid on time. Is there any discount or loyalty program for long-term customers that I could benefit from?”<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Keep reading<\/span><\/p>\n

Log in or create a free SS account for the rest of the script and guidance.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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An initial draft of this script was created by SS using automation technology, then thoroughly reviewed, edited and fact-checked by SS\u2019s human writers and editors. If you\u2019re looking to lower a utility bill, calling a customer service representative can help. (Look for this number on your bill or company website.) You could potentially get a<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7649,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_lock_modified_date":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[195],"tags":[103,2323,2324],"class_list":{"0":"post-7648","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-personal-finance","8":"tag-save","9":"tag-script","10":"tag-utilities"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/finderica.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7648","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/finderica.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/finderica.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/finderica.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/finderica.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=7648"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/finderica.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7648\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/finderica.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/7649"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/finderica.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=7648"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/finderica.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=7648"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/finderica.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=7648"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}