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Get yourself setup for on-line CFE bill payment Getting set-up to pay online on the CFE website can be troublesome.  The great video below from “Almost Retired in Mexico’s” Brighton West steps you through how to do it. Pre-requisites for doing this are the following: You must have your latest CFE bill in your possession […]

MXelectricity’s Dean Short & Almost Retired in Mexico’s Brighton West discuss CFE Bills and more… In this video, Dean and Brighton talk about a number of subjects: How to read your CFE bill. Different Tarifa zones across the country. Different prices in summer and winter. Different prices depending on how much electricity you use. Using […]

So you have your first CFE bill and you’re trying to figure out how am I gonna pay this?  In this blog we explain your options! Please note if you are after the “Limite de Pago” date on the bill you MUST pay it at the CFE office.  Payments made any other way can run the […]

Understanding your CFE bill is the first step in managing your electricity costs.  After reading our Guide to Understanding your CFE Bill you should be well on your way.  This guide is also available to download as a PDF so you can print it and use it to review your CFE Bill.  CFE may use […]

Known as the Hollywood Hills of Cabo San Lucas, Pedregal is home to some of the largest homes in the Los Cabos area. There is a myth about the community of Pedregal.  The story goes that Pedregal is special and unique that the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE) has a special rate for homes in […]

People often move into their home in Mexico and begin living like they might at home in the US or Canada.  One expectation few have is the impact of not paying attention to your electricity usage and CFE bill.  Run your ACs, enjoy that waterfall into the pool or your courtyard fountain.  Without some thought […]

Many people end up being concerned about having the bill in their name or not in their name if you have just sold your property.  The fear and concern comes from home in the US or Canada where the name on the bill is important because of credit extended by the utility company.  Using electricity […]