First Energy Bill

[MattVollet]

Hey everyone, I moved from Ohio to Orlando, Florida just over a month ago into a my first 750 Square foot apartment on the first floor. We just got out first energy bill and it is $250 dollars (not counting the start-up costs) and I'm wondering if this could possibly be correct at all. I have a Panasonic 50PZ85U (calibrated for the new apartment), PS3, X360, Wii, HD-DVR and 5.1 Surround (I don't leave any of this on when i'm not using it). We also have 1 desktop computer, 2 laptops and then another 30-something inch LG Super Slim that is almost never on. The Panasonic TV is maybe on for 4 hours a day, on a day with nothing to do. We turn the lights off when we leave and aren't using them and we keep the air on 75 when inside and 80 when out.
Still, 250 Dollars for an electric bill seems ridiculous- but I wasnt sure if the Plasma was pushing me into another dimension of energy costs.

Any help would be appreciated... I just need to know if this is normal before my Fiance kicks my butt!

Thanks everyone

[DetroitSportsFan]

Use of AC will always take a big bite into your electric bill. The rest of the stuff you listed should be that big of deal unless you use them a lot. If/when you can stop using the AC you will see a noticeable difference.

[MattVollet]

Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

Use of AC will always take a big bite into your electric bill. The rest of the stuff you listed should be that big of deal unless you use them a lot. If/when you can stop using the AC you will see a noticeable difference.

Yeah, I still thought 250 dollars for a 750 square foot apartment was outrageous.

[wormraper]

Originally Posted by MattVollet

Yeah, I still thought 250 dollars for a 750 square foot apartment was outrageous.

it also depends on where you live. Some places of the country charge much more for energy than others. I live in Tucson AZ with the AC on 77 all day and night and our Energy bill for June,July,August is about $130-$160 and I have a powerhouse of a computer running 24/7 and a plasma that I use a decent chuck too.

[MattVollet]

Originally Posted by wormraper

it also depends on where you live. Some places of the country charge much more for energy than others. I live in Tucson AZ with the AC on 77 all day and night and our Energy bill for June,July,August is about $130-$160 and I have a powerhouse of a computer running 24/7 and a plasma that I use a decent chuck too.

Okay, good to know, but I don't feel like I would be charged 100 dollars more a month if we're using about the same amount of energy (which is sounds like we are).

Thanks for everyones help, i'm just trying to figure this out

[Anthony P]

I think you should forget about the amount and look at the kw (I am guessing it should be on the bill).

[Fatboymart]

Originally Posted by MattVollet

Any help would be appreciated... I just need to know if this is normal before my Fiance kicks my butt!

Sounds like it's time to change your fiance

[xtop]

you sure the bill didn't include anything from the previous month?

[MattVollet]

Alright, thanks so far everyone. Here are the actual stats from the bill:
(the bill was $222.70)

Customer Charge: $8.03
ENERGY CHARGE
First 1000KWH: 5.099 Cents --- $50.99
Above 1000KWH: 6.099 Cents --- $44.16
FUEL CHARGE
First 1000KWH: 4.881 Cents ---- $48.81
Above 1000KWH: 5.881 Cents --- $42.58
*Total electric cost = $194.57
*After taxes = $222.71

ENERGY USE
52 KWH/Day
Daily Avg. Electrical cost = $5.90


I know the numbers match up but what i'm wondering now is if the meter could have been read wrong- is this a normal amount of power to use under my circumstances?

[jw]

ours is .03873 KWH, I am in VA
I guess the rate varies by area/company

[MasterXeus]

Originally Posted by jwbbud

ours is .03873 KWH, I am in VA
I guess the rate varies by area/company

Sure does, I live in South Florida.

Customer charge: $5.34 per month
Fuel:
First 1000 kWh at $0.060210
Over 1000 kWh at $0.070210

Non-fuel:
First 1000 kWh at $0.041340
Over 1000 kWh at $0.051660

plus
Storm charge
Gross receipts tax
Franchise charge

[dialog_gvf]

Originally Posted by MasterXeus

Sure does, I live in South Florida.

Customer charge: $5.34 per month
Fuel:
First 1000 kWh at $0.060210
Over 1000 kWh at $0.070210

Non-fuel:
First 1000 kWh at $0.041340
Over 1000 kWh at $0.051660

plus
Storm charge
Gross receipts tax
Franchise charge

Fuel surcharges on the electric bill? Is that common in the US?

Gary

[Forrestandjen07]

The ps3, 360, and LCd tvs are the biggest consumption of energy in the home

even while the LCD,and PS3 are in standby mode, they are using a decent ammount of energey

[Forrestandjen07]

and your meter is either wrong, or its the area you live in

we live in a single story house

with an lcd,360,ps3,3 pcs,a wifi network,etc, and i dont think our electric bill gets above 150. i could be wrong, but pretty sure it dose not get that high

[shazzed]

I always turn my tv/receiver/ps3 and comps off at the power point. It mkaes a fairly big difference.

[MattVollet]

Originally Posted by shazzed

I always turn my tv/receiver/ps3 and comps off at the power point. It mkaes a fairly big difference.

Yeah I read about this today, I think i'm going to put the TV and surround on a separate surge protector and all the game consoles on another surge protector so I can turn things completely off.

[U4K61]

CK your refrigerator and hot water heater - together they can make up over 30% - 50% of your electrice bill. If they are old clunkers, they should be replaced. Also, be sure you are using compact floresent lighting. If you are using the old style bulbs, they got to go. 95% of the energy they use gets wasted as heat. This will also cause your AC to work overtime, as the bulbs are heating the place up as you are trying to cool it.

TV Power Usage

[SellmeyourDVD]

Originally Posted by MattVollet

Hey everyone, I moved from Ohio to Orlando, Florida just over a month ago into a my first 750 Square foot apartment on the first floor. We just got out first energy bill and it is $250 dollars (not counting the start-up costs) and I'm wondering if this could possibly be correct at all. I have a Panasonic 50PZ85U (calibrated for the new apartment), PS3, X360, Wii, HD-DVR and 5.1 Surround (I don't leave any of this on when i'm not using it). We also have 1 desktop computer, 2 laptops and then another 30-something inch LG Super Slim that is almost never on. The Panasonic TV is maybe on for 4 hours a day, on a day with nothing to do. We turn the lights off when we leave and aren't using them and we keep the air on 75 when inside and 80 when out.
Still, 250 Dollars for an electric bill seems ridiculous- but I wasnt sure if the Plasma was pushing me into another dimension of energy costs.

Any help would be appreciated... I just need to know if this is normal before my Fiance kicks my butt!

Thanks everyone

I'm actually using more appliances that you with an upstairs and downstairs that were being cooled by central air and my energy bill is NEVER over 40-50 dollars (that isn't including gas); Usually my whole consumers bill is around 60-70.