My budget is getting tight. Just got the biggest hydro bill I've ever had - $340.00 and we do all we can to use hydro during the off peak period.
( 5 bedroom/3 bath house) No my husband won't move. :)
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My budget is getting tight. Just got the biggest hydro bill I've ever had - $340.00 and we do all we can to use hydro during the off peak period.
( 5 bedroom/3 bath house) No my husband won't move. :)
Get a wind turbine. I hear they are the way of the future.
Got mine a couple weeks ago.
$400.
Bad as that sounds it beat the $625 for Dec/Jan and $650 for Mar/Apr. Small mercy for those on fixed incomes or around the means we haven't really needed to fire up the AC this summer I suppose.
Feel for you Sharon.
The things many don't want to see or admit, (belt tightening by the many) especially those that aren't privileged or in the Golden TA.
Those are some BIG bills....
We have a 2K Sq ft house, me the wife and twin 7 year old girls. Our monthly in the winter is $100-$125 and summer is $60-$90.
What the heck are you guys doing to get such high bills?
My thoughts too. 1400 sq ft bungalow, electric water heater, no AC. About 130/month - all year.Quote:
Originally Posted by JeffBondar
I recommend you call Hydro and get your meter checked out.
All I can think of is : new washer ( suppose to be energy efficient) new dishwasher ( used to do it by hand), more gardening = more water, dehumidifier in the basement, fans.
Big killer is AC, this assumes gas heat and water tank. My winter hydro bills are small compared to summer months.
Seems high Sharon , get the meter checked out for sure. Unless you are running a grow op then stay quiet and dont draw attention to yourself. Lol.
Convert as much lighting as possible to LED. Union Gas has incentives to convert to gas appliances (water heater, furnace dryer, etc)as well as home improvements(2500$) I believe. Leave the room, turn it off. T.O.U. rates help better overall home efficiency can't be beat. 1800 sq' home, average 137$/month year round.