Submitted by Wise_Rate_7975 t3_10fj2e3 in Connecticut
I apologize if this post is repetitive, however I can’t find answers through google. My eversource bill this month for a 1 bedroom, one bath 775 sq foot apt is $340. Is this accurate? Am I possibly paying for more than just my unit?
We do have electric heat, however it’s been warmer this winter so the heat is on around 65.
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Thank you, I appreciate your help.
Hey OP, I think that's pretty high... I am in a 1BR apt with your same sqft, and my bills for the past three months have not been over $23 each month. It must be your heat.
I do live alone, have GAS heat, and am very aware of turning off lights/appliances, though. (I also don't have a dishwasher or laundry connected to my unit, so I'm sure that factors in.)
Have you gone to https://energizect.com/rate-board/compare-energy-supplier-rates?customerClass=1201&monthlyUsage=750&planTypeEdc=1191 to pick an alternative energy supplier? That will lower your bill some.
I have a 1 bedroom apt 500 SQ ft, electric heat and my bill was $158 so I could see $340 happening
It’s due to electric heat. Lower your temp and wear more clothing.
Electric heat will do that, I’ve got oil heat. 65 is tropical would cost me a fortune too.
I’m at 55 and just wear a hoodie inside.
Damn 55? I thought i was nuts keeping it at 60
I have electric heat and I’m in full barbarian mode this year. I have mine fluctuate between 48 and 50. Burrito’d in blankets when home
Anyone still buying electric from Eversource needs to know that they can save a ton of money by switching providers, it’s easy and free to change….just heck out the rates and make your own choice.
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There’s this one trick electric companies don’t want you to know.
My boxer sleeps under the covers he literally generates free heat.
Inflation
Only put it on in rooms you are occupying, don’t leave it on all day unless the temperature is really really cold .
Unplug appliances they draw electricity as well
If you have your own washer / dryer do laundry at night
I live in an old building everything is electric it sucks wish I never moved here . Summer it’s the AC , winter it’s the heat there’s maybe a month or two that my bill isn’t insane and I have UI
I though eversource will still charge you for connection fees
Yes, the delivery portion of the bill comes from Eversource but if you use 1000kWh and you are paying a supplier 14.8C/kWh instead of 28c/kWh the savings on the actual ‘electricity used’ part are clear
There are no fees to change suppliers.
Don’t look at the price but at your electric usage for an accurate comparison as electric rates just increased for most. As others have said electric heat can easily be responsible.
Electric heat, specially if you have the old mechanical thermostats instead of the digital ones, suck a lot of power.
2500 Sq ft house. I paid $140 last month. $65 in service, $75 in delivery. My supplier is Constellation . I switched to them in December when my Direct Energy contract expired.
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