Electric Bill For July
08-08-2011, 07:53 PM
#131
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Originally Posted by shnnn
During the summer it's around $45 -- but in the winter we usually have at least one $400+ bill -- where I am it's not too surprising to have lows in the -20's in January
08-08-2011, 08:19 PM
#132
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Location: nevada
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I'm in Elko. It's where I grew up - not a bad place - but getting too big for me! Still fairly sleepy compared to most places. Our cost of living is fairly high, but the unemployment rate is comparatively low.
08-09-2011, 06:03 PM
#135
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Location: Pennsylvania
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$124 for a 1500 sq. ft. house and during the time this bill was accumulating I also ran a couple of brooder heat lamps during the nights in the kennel because of newborn puppies. We utilize one window AC and run it manually which means the house stays at around 75o - 79o. Ceiling fan and a couple of portable fans run throughout the day and night. I honestly expected this bill to top $200 so you KNOW I was pleasantly surprised! I think I shall try disconnecting all the vampires though ......... can't hurt and will help!
08-09-2011, 06:06 PM
#136
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Location: Texas
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Mine was $505, but we have had 75 days of over 100 degrees with one 99 degreed day in the middle. Most days have been 108 and today it was 111. I am just glad my air conditioner is still working. Many in town have just quit...too much heat and constant on.
I live in Wichita Falls, TX. We usually have ten or so days of over 100. Setting all kinds of records this year....darn it!
I live in Wichita Falls, TX. We usually have ten or so days of over 100. Setting all kinds of records this year....darn it!
08-23-2011, 07:34 PM
#138
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Location: Oklahoma
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Originally Posted by qbquilts
My bill that's coming now is $85 on levelized billing. My usage was 602 KWH and the monthly charge was 72.29. So now I'm getting a little jump on the winter billing :-).
I live in the middle townhouse of a 3 unit building. It's two stories and about 1300 square feet. I try to limit the vampire electronics (microwave, tv, modem, router) by keeping most stuff unplugged except for when I'm using it.
I live in the middle townhouse of a 3 unit building. It's two stories and about 1300 square feet. I try to limit the vampire electronics (microwave, tv, modem, router) by keeping most stuff unplugged except for when I'm using it.
08-24-2011, 03:12 AM
#139
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Originally Posted by skjquiltnut
Vampire electronics?? You mean they use elec. just sitting there? I'm going to try your idea of unplugging....Thanks
08-24-2011, 07:07 AM
#140
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Originally Posted by shnnn
Originally Posted by skjquiltnut
Vampire electronics?? You mean they use elec. just sitting there? I'm going to try your idea of unplugging....Thanks
Remember how things in the "old days" used to need to "warm up" before they came on??? Well, what they did is make these items so they really don't turn "off"...thus, they use power when they are not "on". I'm not a technical person, so I don't understand everything exactly, but I understand the concept.
Hope that helps.
http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tec...energy-by.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standby_power
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