Our sample bills explain the define terms on typical electric bills. These sample NVGEBE bills are for illustrative purposes only and the dates, values and rates may not be those currently in effect. The samples may not show all possible terms that could appear on your actual electric bill.

How to read Bill

  • A = Invoice No – This is the bill/ invoice number.
  • B = Contract Account No – This is your contract number, needed for support or online banking/ -support.
  • C = Invoice Date – This is the date of your bill/invoice when NV GEBE read your meter.
  • D = Due Date – This is the date when your bill should be paid in full. You will receive a late fee 1 day after this date.
  • E = Electricity – This is the electricity section of your bill.
  • F = Meter No – This is the number on your Electrical Meter.
  • G = Rate Tariff – This is your Tariff or Rate for your connection.
  • H/I = Consumption Period – This is the period you used electricity and/or water, which is the period you are being billed.
  • J = Previous Reading – This is the amount last used before NV GEBE checked your meter for billing.
  • K = Current Reading – This is the amount currently used when NV GEBE checked your meter for billing.
  • L = Consumption Usage – This is the total usage of electricity and/or water you used during the reading period.
  • M = Electricity Subtotal – This is the amount to be paid for electricity.
  • N = Water – This is the water section of your bill.
  • O = Water Subtotal – This is the amount to be paid for water.
  • P = Total Amount – This is the amount to be paid for this bill.
  • Q = Previous outstanding – This is the total amount to be paid for any outstanding bills.
  • R = Total New Outstanding – This is the total amount of this bill to be paid including the previous outstanding balance.

Note – F to L explanations are the same for the electricity and water sections on the bill.