Been auditing apartment complex accounts for 3 years and never seen this before. The meter nameplate shows 600:5 but the billing system has 200:5. Sales tax is being charged even though the client has a valid exemption certificate on file.
Heads up: CenterPoint Energy changed their meter configuration policy
Pro tip: ask for the billing determinant detail, not just the bill summary. The devil''s in the details with Empire District Electric.
Good thread. I want to emphasize what Andre W said about franchise fees. This comes up frequently and the correct approach is to always verify against the published tariff, never assume the bill is right.