This month's electric bill was $193.99 ... but it was only an estimated bill.
Their estimate was that we used 1,922 KWH ... vs 1,745 KWH last year (an actual reading)
They also send out a monthly "Home Energy Report" which compares our usage with "neighbors"
They figure we use around 1,350 KWH per month on average, with our "average" neighbors using only 883 KWH and our "efficient" neighbors using 545 KWH ... which I find somewhat puzzling
I get the same energy report crap. They can only look at your elecric usage, with no comparison to house size, alternate heating methods, etc. Your "efficient" neighbors probably use gas heat, or have a small house, burn wood, etc
I was estimated at 1923 kwh, at $209.
Last yr was est at 2295kwh, at $241.
Last actual bill for dec was 2012, 1949kwh at $197.
I'm estimated every other month, so its hard to compare, so i also do a 2 month look. Back in 2008 - 2011 they would sometime estimate up to 5 months before an actual bill. Then firstenergy took over.
Before 2004 they only billed every 2 months, and my bills were in $150 range for 2 months.
First full yr in my house 1998, used 9524 kwh, $697 for the year. 2017 was 20,276kwh $2174.
I have more efficient appliances now, led bulbs, more efficient hwh, etc.... So where does it go? I burned oil then, now all electric with the geo.
I did add on garage and rooms over garage.
My 12 month sliding average has gone down from 2057kwh last yr to 1689kwh this year. Mild winter last yr helped, as did both boys gone to college now.