Eversource bill question

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?

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OldSchoolAF t1_j4xanl1 wrote

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.

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uthyrbendragon t1_j4yir2l wrote

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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Imispellalot t1_j4zxx1j wrote

I though eversource will still charge you for connection fees

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uthyrbendragon t1_j4zy92x wrote

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

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Wise_Rate_7975 OP t1_j4x516y wrote

We do have electric heat, however it’s been warmer this winter so the heat is on around 65.

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Synapse82 t1_j4xi0mm wrote

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.

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Heavy_Category8294 t1_j4y0h3b wrote

Damn 55? I thought i was nuts keeping it at 60

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Synapse82 t1_j4yq03k wrote

There’s this one trick electric companies don’t want you to know.

My boxer sleeps under the covers he literally generates free heat.

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cpt_buttcheeks t1_j4yhr2o wrote

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

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Kolzig33189 t1_j4xfi2u wrote

It’s due to electric heat. Lower your temp and wear more clothing.

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Extreme-Cupcake5929 t1_j4zca9c wrote

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

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STODracula t1_j51eeu3 wrote

Electric heat, specially if you have the old mechanical thermostats instead of the digital ones, suck a lot of power.

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Agnaolds t1_j4xc7z5 wrote

I have a 1 bedroom apt 500 SQ ft, electric heat and my bill was $158 so I could see $340 happening

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CTrandomdude t1_j50cs4w wrote

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.

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rubyslippers3x t1_j53p0sd wrote

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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-----anja----- t1_j4x7ge6 wrote

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.)

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