LIFE-SKILLS ENGLISH FOR NEWCOMERS: SETTING UP GAS/ELECTRICITY

VOCABULARY BUILDER:

Meter = Device which shows how much gas, electricity, or water is being used

To read a meter = To check a meter in order to see how much gas, electricity, etc. is being used

Bill = A monthly statement which shows how much you have to pay for the gas or electricity you used

Power = A common way to say "electricity"

THINGS TO LISTEN FOR:

Your service was cut off. = We stopped providing you with gas, electricity, etc. (usually because of non-payment)

You're outside of our coverage area. = We don't provide service to that neighborhood.

The first bill will include the installation charge. = You will have to pay for installing the service on the first bill that you receive.

We also provide solar energy solutions. = We can set up a non-traditional solar energy system in your home.

We'll need two days notice to stop your service. = It will take two days to stop your service.