How to Login and Pay Your Bill on the Central Hudson Website

Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation provides electric and natural gas service to over 300,000 customers across eight counties in New York’s Hudson Valley. Paying your utility bill on time each month is important to avoid late fees and potential service disruption. Central Hudson offers many convenient ways for customers to pay their bills either online, by phone, by mail or in person.

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk through the process of logging into your Central Hudson account online to view and pay your bill.

Overview of Central Hudson’s Online Account Services

Central Hudson’s website allows customers to easily manage their account online. With an online account, you can:

• Check your current account balance
• View PDF copies of your monthly bills
• Make a one-time payment
• Set up recurring automatic payments
• Update account information and contact details
• Report power outages
• Submit meter readings
• And more!

To access these features you’ll first need to either log into your existing online account or sign up for a new account if you haven’t already.

How to Log Into Your Central Hudson Account

Follow these simple steps to log into your online Central Hudson account:

1. Go to www.cenhud.com
2. Click “Login” in the top right corner of the homepage.
3. Enter your username and password.
   • If you’ve paid your bill on the website before, use the same login info.
   • If it’s your first time logging in, you may need to register for an online account (more below).
4. Click the “Login” button.

Once logged in you’ll be taken to your account dashboard. This Dashboard provides an overview of your account details, balance due and quick links for payments, usage history, profile management, and more.

Troubleshooting Login Issues

If you have trouble logging in here are some tips

• Reset your password – Click “Forgot Password” on the login page and follow the reset instructions emailed to you.
• Verify your username – This is often an email address or account number.
• Register for an account – If you don’t have login credentials, you’ll need to sign up (see next section).
• Check for typos – Double check that you entered the username and password exactly right.
• Contact customer support – If you still can’t login after trying the steps above, you may need to call the Central Hudson customer service line at (845) 452-2700 for assistance accessing your online account.

How to Register for a New Central Hudson Online Account

You’ll need to make a new online account on the Central Hudson website if you haven’t done so already. This only takes a few minutes.

Follow these steps:

1. Go to www.cenhud.com and click “Login”
2. Under the login boxes, click “Sign Up”
3. Enter your account number and name.
4. Create a unique username (often an email address) and password.
5. Select your communication preferences.
6. Check the Terms & Conditions box and click “Create My Account”.

After registering, you can login using the username and password you created. Be sure to write these down for future reference.

Paying Your Central Hudson Bill Online

Once logged into your account, here is how to make a payment:

1. Go to the payments page.
   • The quickest way is click “Pay Bill” on the top menu bar.
   • You can also click “Make Payment” on the dashboard.
2. Select a payment method:
   • One-time eCheck payment
   • One-time credit/debit card payment
   • By digital wallet (Apple Pay, Google Pay)
3. Enter payment details and amount to pay.
4. Click “Continue” then “Confirm Payment” to process your payment.

The website will display a confirmation message when your payment is successfully submitted. You can view payment history and receipts on your account dashboard.

Setting Up Recurring Automatic Payments

For maximum convenience, you can enroll in auto-pay to have your Central Hudson bill paid automatically each month from your bank account or credit card.

To enroll in auto-pay:

1. Login to your account and go to “My Profile”
2. Click on “Automatic Payment”
3. Select if you want payments drafted from your bank account or credit/debit card
4. Fill in your payment method details and preference for payment date.
5. Check the authorization box and click “Submit”

Once setup, Central Hudson will automatically withdraw your monthly payment so you never miss a bill!

Benefits of Paying Online

Paying your Central Hudson bill through the website offers many benefits including:

• It’s faster – Make payments in under a minute without writing checks or going to an office.
• More convenient – Pay anytime 24/7 without waiting on hold or lines.
• Saves money – Avoid late fees by paying on time.
• Secure – Protection of sensitive financial data.
• Automatic payments – Set and forget bill pay.
• Accessibility – Manage account and payments from anywhere.

So if you’re still paying your utility bill through snail mail, it’s time to take advantage of the speed and ease of online payments! Just follow the steps above to login or register for your account on CentralHudson.com today.