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
Keith in Iowa: No.... See: http://www.law.com/jsp/article.jsp?id=1120208723965
Non Sequitur.