Sexton, Steven - In: The Review of Economics and Statistics 2 (2015) 97, pp. 229-241
The introduction of automatic bill payment (ABP) programs in 2005 eliminated the need for consumers to view recurring … bills. If those enrolled in ABP programs offered by utilities and other service providers forgo inspection of their … such programs increases demand. Results show ABP enrollment increases residential electricity consumption by 4.0% and …