Why Is My Bill High?
Hot Summer Weather
Special weather conditions during the summer may cause your electric bill to be slightly higher than normal. Warmer weather can mean:
- Higher than average air conditioning use.
- Swimming pool or spa pump running longer.
- Extended use of swimming pool and spa pumps.
- Refrigerators and freezers working harder.
- Increased energy usage to keep refrigerated or frozen items cold.
Cold Winter Weather
Cold Winter Weather Special weather conditions during the winter may cause your electric bill to be slightly higher than normal because of:
- Increased use of fans in heating system (electric or gas).
- Increased use of portable electric heaters.
- Extended use of lighting during longer nights in special conditions.
- Use of holiday lights and entertainment appliances.
Year-Round Issues
There are a number of special conditions that may cause your electric bill to be slightly higher than normal throughout the year. These factors include:
- More days than average in the billing period.
- Bill may include an unpaid balance.
- An unpaid balance from one of your multiple accounts was included on your bill for this account.
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