I live in hot Arizona, got a new pool that we had to run 24/7 for 2 weeks, and have my Joplin relatives staying with us. Our house is 2200 square feet, with 2 air conditioning units. Grand total for our last electric bill was $490. OUCH. Last summer my hubby was in Iraq and I was here alone. The bill was under $200. I guess being a good relative is expensive!