Fannin Electric Cooperative (FEC) offers 2 alternative billing methods if traditional billing is not for you: Pre-Paid and Budget.

Prepaid Metering
- Pay for electric service in advance.
- The account balance decreases as electricity is used.
- Add credit to your account whenever needed.
- Flexibility to pay varying amounts and frequencies.
- Ensure the account has sufficient credit to avoid power shutdown.
Signing up for Prepaid Metering
New Members
Fill out an Application for Service along with the Pre-Paid Service Agreement (PDF).
Pay applicable new member fees.
Begin with a minimum $30 credit for the pre-paid account.
Existing Members
Clear your regular account balance to zero.
Fill out and return the Pre-Paid Service Agreement (PDF).
Make an initial payment of $30 credit for the pre-paid account.
How to Keep Track with Smarthub
Utilize the Smarthub app for various tasks.
View your account balance and usage details.
Set up balance notifications for alerts.
Make payments conveniently through the app.

Budget Billing
- Eliminate uncertainty about varying monthly bills.
- Compute payment using a 12-month usage average.
- Prevent financial strain during high-usage months.
- Distribute payments evenly throughout the year.