Biller name
The Energy Cooperative
HQ: Newark, OH
Legal name
Licking Rural Electrification, Inc.
Website
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The Energy Cooperative Account & Billing Support
| Department | Number / Channel |
|---|---|
| Customer Service Main | 740-344-2102 |
| Emergency / Outage | 888-535-5732 |
Retrieved July 2026 · Source: myenergycoop.com/contact-us · current departmental phone numbers and hours of operation.
About The Energy Cooperative
The Energy Cooperative is a not-for-profit, member-owned utility headquartered in Newark, Ohio, serving east central Ohio primarily in Knox, Licking, and Muskingum counties. It provides electric power, natural gas, and propane distribution to over 72,000 accounts across residential, business, commercial, and industrial sectors. Founded in 1936.
The Energy Cooperative bills commonly include electricity consumption, natural gas usage, propane charges, delivery fees, and fuel cost adjustments. Deferit is unaffiliated with The Energy Cooperative.
How to Pay Your The Energy Cooperative Bill
- Online: Pay online at https://theenergycoop.smarthub.coop/ui/#/paynow or manage your account through SmartHub.
- Phone: Call 740-344-2102 during business hours Monday-Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm.
- Mail: Mail payments to The Energy Cooperative, 1500 Granville Road, Newark, Ohio 43055.
- In-Person: Pay at the drive-thru window at 1500 Granville Road, Newark, Ohio 43055 (Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm) or use the 24/7/365 deposit box.
- Budget Billing: Enroll in Budget Billing through your SmartHub account to manage consistent monthly energy costs.
- With Deferit: pay now and split into 4 installments, once every two weeks. Learn more →
Payment Methods & Addresses
Retrieved July 2026 · Source: myenergycoop.com ·myenergycoop.com/contact-us.
Need to split your The Energy Cooperative bill into installments?
Retrieved July 2026 · Source: myenergycoop.com.
| The Energy Cooperative payment arrangement |  Deferit | |
|---|---|---|
| How to access | Check The Energy Cooperative's online account, payment portal, or customer support team for available payment arrangement options. | Sign up, take a picture of your bill, and Deferit pays it on your behalf. Online or in app. |
| Maximum split | If The Energy Cooperative offers payment arrangements, limits are set by The Energy Cooperative based on your account status. We couldn't verify a published maximum split. | 4 installments, once every two weeks, up to your Deferit balance |
| Eligibility & approval | Decided by The Energy Cooperative at request time based on account status | Monthly Deferit membership, no lock-ins. Cancel anytime. |
| Fees & interest | Fees and interest were not published in the sources reviewed. Check The Energy Cooperative's payment portal or support team before setting up an arrangement. | Monthly Deferit membership plus a $0.99 processing fee per bill. No interest. No late fees on eligible Deferit memberships.* |
| If you miss a payment | Missed-payment consequences are set by The Energy Cooperative and may include late fees, service interruption, or collection activity depending on your account. | You can reschedule a repayment date in the app before it's due. Late fees may apply depending on your Deferit membership.* |
| Works for | The Energy Cooperative bills only | The Energy Cooperative and most other US household bills |
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*No late fees feature included with Max and Ultra memberships. Installments on the Lite membership may incur late fees if overdue. See Membership terms for details.
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Common Questions About The Energy Cooperative
Can I use Deferit to pay my The Energy Cooperative bill? ›
Yes. Enter your The Energy Cooperative bill amount in Deferit and we pay The Energy Cooperative in full right away. You repay us in 4 bi-weekly installments.
What payment methods does The Energy Cooperative accept? ›
The Energy Cooperative typically accepts online payments via credit card, debit card, or bank transfer. Visit myenergycoop.com or contact their support team for the most up-to-date options.
Does The Energy Cooperative offer autopay? ›
Most billers offer automatic payment to help avoid late fees. Visit The Energy Cooperative's website or app to check whether autopay is available and how to enroll.
What do I do if I can't pay my The Energy Cooperative bill on time? ›
Contact The Energy Cooperative directly to ask about payment arrangements or hardship assistance programs. Deferit can also help — split your bill into 4 payments to ease the immediate financial pressure.
Updated: July 2026