Weather Fluctuations

It takes more electricity to cool and heat your home during higher and lower temperatures.

Recommendation: Keep your thermostat set to 78°F in the summer and 68°F in the winter.

Unpaid Balance

Your bill may be higher if you are carrying over an unpaid balance from a previous month.

Recommendation: View your current amount due by signing into your account.

Recreational Appliances

A pool or hot tub can increase your electricity bill based on how often you use it, the size, and pump type.

Recommendation: Keep heaters, pumps and motors well maintained and schedule regular maintenance check-ups.

Poor Insulation

Poor insulation can lead to air leaks which can cause your home to lose heat and let in excess moisture. This makes your HVAC system work harder.

Recommendation: A home energy audit can help you identify where your home is wasting energy, and you can then improve your insulating and sealing.

Inefficient Appliances

Older appliances are less energy-efficient and could be using more energy. Faulty appliances, such as a leaky water heater, can lead to a high bill.

Recommendation: Have a professional perform routine maintenance on major appliances to avoid system failure and higher-than-normal bills from unknown energy usage.

Rate Plans

If you have a rate plan with cheaper rates during off-peak hours, a billing cycle with increased usage during peak hours could result in a higher bill.

Recommendation: Make sure you understand which periods gives you the ability to shift your usage to cheaper, or off-peak hours.

Full House

When you have more people in your home, during holidays or school breaks, energy usage can be higher than normal. Working from home can lead to a higher bill if you are using appliances or electronics.

Recommendation: Encourage guests to use natural light and turn off lights in unused rooms. Unplug electronics when not in use, and take advantage of power-saving modes.