Abilene Woman Sees Your High Utility Bill, Raises You $1.4 Million

ABILENE, Texas (AP) _ A lot of people gripe when they get high summertime electric bills. But Kristin Harriger was left grumbling about a bill near $1.4 million.

The Abilene resident immediately called her provider, Potentia Energy, in June. She quickly learned that her bill was an error.

The utility provider also excused a $66,000 late fee listed on the bill.

Potentia told the Abilene Reporter-News it had flagged the bill and had marked it to be held, but the bill mistakenly got sent out.

Carmen Balver, a director of the nonprofit protection group, Consumer Watchdog, recommended contacting state officials if people run into difficulty while trying to settle a dispute about an over-the-top bill.

More News