Reasons For A Higher Than Normal Bill

• Seasonal appliances - Did you use your air conditioner to cool your home?
• More occupants - Were you entertaining visitors or did the number of people living in your household increase?
• Appliances left running while away on vacation - Consider unplugging clock radios, microwave ovens and those appliances with "instant on" features, for example your television, or appliances with built-in clocks. These continue to use energy if they're just switched off.
• Aging or faulty appliances - A faulty thermostat, or refrigerator or freezer with a poor door seal can lead to a surprisingly high electricity bill.
• Previous estimated bill - If your past bills have been estimated, your current bill may be adjusted to reflect the actual usage. Examine your previous bill to see if they say "estimated".
• Variation in billing days - In a bi-monthly billing cycle, the number of days may typically range anywhere from 57 to 63. That's a possible difference of six days from one billing period to the next and the billing cycle may include eight weekends, a time of increased electrical use for many households.
• Additional appliances - Did you purchase a large screen TV, a larger refrigerator or freezer? When buying new appliances, make sure they're energy efficient. Look for appliances with the ENERGY STAR symbol.

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