Fine. They can be out $526 then, as far as I'm concerned.
No, the guy will still owe what he rightfully owes, and, should the utility accept the payment, they can rightfully demand compensation for their costs in processing the payment.
See: http://www.law.com/jsp/article.jsp?id=1120208723965
"Fine. They can be out $526 then, as far as I'm concerned."
Then you'd be without electricity. Not an especially good idea in the winter time. Makes TV really boring too.