The Eight Different Types of Non-Paying Utility Customers

Published in 1995, the information presented in a study about non-paying utility customers, “Credit and Collection Strategies in a Competitive Electric Utility Industry,” remains as relevant today as it was 23 years ago.

Addressing nonpayment problems within the energy industry requires a clear analysis of non-paying utility customers. There is no one type of utility nonpayer, and treating each one with a default strategy runs the risk of increasing a utility’s expenses and decreasing its revenue. Thus, applying separate strategies for different types of utility nonpayers is vital to successful collection, improving the image of utility companies, and growing customer retention.

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The Importance of Working with PPMS Certified Agencies

Chris Schumacher, the president and CEO of national debt collection agency Optio Solutions, will be one of four featured speakers at a webinar about PPMS certified agencies on December 12. ACA International’s Professional Practice Management System (PPMS) certification helps debt collection agencies reduce errors, increase communication, adhere to industry standards, and improve revenue. The event…

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How Companies Leverage Tax Refunds into Successful Debt Recovery

The tax season footprint recedes slightly each year with an ever increasing volume of electronic tax returns, but experienced collection agencies know it still offers great potential for successful debt recovery. In 2018, for example, tax season peaked between mid-February and mid-March while year-over-year collection efforts increased by two thirds in some instances. At Optio…

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Debt Collection RFPs: How to Find a Best-in-Class Agency, Pt 2

Companies that can successfully leverage debt collection RFPs into working relationships with agencies are well on the way to receiving favorable returns on investment, brand protection and customer retention. Best-in-class agencies have established good reputations by surpassing the expectations of their clients as well as their clients’ customers while collecting the payment of past due…

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