In an attempt to save on the power bill this month, we've been opening the windows more...

[aphex]

We turned on the A/C less than half of the time we had it on last month, using the windows much more often....

Ya know how much we saved? A grand total of $4...... :|

Is that right? I woulda thought it would be a much greater difference on an $80 bill.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Oh, you're from America's Wang.

Opening the windows this time of year in Canada is tantamount to suicide.

- M4H

 

[rh71]

I thought electricity in FLA was cheap so that's why everyone used A/Cs there 24/7.

We turned on our A/C unit a little less than half the summer nights here in NY and actually noticed little to no gain in electricity costs. Go figure.

 

[Aharami]

Originally posted by: aphex
We turned on the A/C less than half of the time we had it on last month, using the windows much more often....

Ya know how much we saved? A grand total of $4...... :|

Is that right? I woulda thought it would be a much greater difference on an $80 bill.

huh?? you're using AC in December!?

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: Aharami

Originally posted by: aphex
We turned on the A/C less than half of the time we had it on last month, using the windows much more often....

Ya know how much we saved? A grand total of $4...... :|

Is that right? I woulda thought it would be a much greater difference on an $80 bill.

huh?? you're using AC in December!?

I live in FL.

 

[XZeroII]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Oh, you're from America's Wang.

Opening the windows this time of year in Canada is tantamount to suicide.

- M4H

Agreed, but change Canada to Wisconsin

 

[PunDogg]

you have to do more than just open your windows and cut down on your AC a little. like turning off lights when not in use, useing flourenst lights instead of incandesent.

Dogg

 

[dullard]

1) Many locations in the country increase rates by 50% in November, December, January, and February. Does your electrical provider do that? For example, my electric company charges 5.2 cents per kWHr for the rest of the year and 7.2 cents per kWHr during those months.
2) Many electric companies lengthed November's billing cycle due to the holiday - is your bill for more than 30 days of electricity?

For both of those reasons a much better comparison is average daily usage, not the total cost of the bill. But you are correct, AC use costs far less than many people think. That is why I'm always stunned when old people die of heat since they didn't want to spend the $0.25 to stay cool for the day.

 

[virusag11]

Originally posted by: dullard
1) Many locations in the country increase rates by 50% in November, December, January, and February. Does your electrical provider do that?
2) Many electric companies lengthed November's billing cycle due to the holiday - is your bill for more than 30 days of electricity?

For both of those reasons a much better comparison is average daily usage, not the total cost of the bill. But you are correct, AC use costs far less than many people think. That is why I'm always stunned when old people die of heat since they didn't want to spend the $0.25 to stay cool for the day.

Try 70%+ increase here in the Denver area for certain types of energy. Luckily my heat is included in my rent

 

[DaWhim]

learn something from my mom, you probably can save $40 while living in discomfort.
that's why I hate living with her. (move out already )

 

[Vortex22]

Heh AC runs almost year round here...

 

[P.O.W.]

In the spring and fall we usually have the AC off for several weeks at a time. The bill usually drops about $30/month.

 

[Ynog]

Another thing, make sure that your utility company didn't esitmate your usage. Some companies will estimate usage based
on old numbers. Then send out a bill with the estimated usage (which I might add is usually very close, except in cases like this).
Then correct it when they get the actual numbers.

 

[kt]

All I have to say is at least you don't live in California.

 

[aphex]

Looking at the bill, this is the breakdown....

Customer Charge: $5.25
Non Fuel Energy Charge: $0.041160 per KWH (First 750)
Non Fuel Energy Charge: $0.050460 per KWH (Over 750)
Fuel Charge: $0.037110 per KWH

KWH Used 785