Yes, once E-Check is made available for TCLP, you will have to process one specific for TCLP electric and fiber. 

If both account owners are listed as joint owners of the home the bills will be combined into one TCLP bill.

Yes, you will continue to receive fiber bills only. 

The City of Traverse City and TCLP continue to enhance the customer experience. Because of changes in service offerings and future opportunities, the separation of the billing systems will create operational efficiencies and ease of the customer’s ability to read and understand their utility usage.

For electric, water, and sewer the timeframe in which you receive your bill, and your due date will not change. Customers with TCLPfiber who also electric service have will see a change in due date that will mirror their current electric bill.

Yes, you will be getting a new account number for both.

No, each bill will have to be paid separately.

No, you will need to set up an e-check separately for both City of Traverse City and TCLP.

Yes, but only at the respective locations, i.e., City of Traverse City Treasurer office and TCLP Service Center – Add Addresses.

Yes, but the payments will need to be directed to each respective location.

Yes, the drop box at the governmental center and the drop box at the Service Center, 1131 Hastings Street, will accept payment for both bills. Each utility bill must be included in separate envelopes and only by check.

The first cycle of separated utility bills will come in the mail for all customers, there will be no electronic statements. Instructions will be included on how to read your bill as well as how to enroll in the new customer portals to reenroll for electronic statements.

Access to sign up under TCLP’s new customer portal will be available upon receipt of your first bill in December. Information included in this first bill will be needed in order to create a username and password. Instructions on how to create a new account can be found here.

Yes, your account information will transfer for payment under both utility billing systems. However, it is recommended that you re-enroll in the new customer portals to ensure your information is accurate going forward.

Yes, if you are not currently a TCLPfiber customer, you will need to enroll in TCL&P’s customer portal.

Water and Sewer: City of Traverse City Customer Service Department at 231-922-4431 or visit the Governmental Center at 400 Boardman Avenue.

Electric and TCLPfiber: Traverse City Light & Power Customer Service Department at 231-922-4940 or visit the TCLP Service Center at 1131 Hastings Street.