You should be able to ask BG&E for the usage history for the last 12 months. Not super helpful if the place was empty. But it could help give you an idea of the efficiency of the place.

I bet you have water and heat using gas as well. If you were using $400+ in gas for just a stove and oven, you'd have to be heating the place with it.

Something isn't right here. You're right. Time to dig. Read into your lease as well.

When you moved in, did you call BG&E or did your landlord set up the switch over?

You many need to call BG&E and provide your move in date and when you assumed responsibility for the utilities. Make sure there weren’t any residual charges that were left over from a vacancy or the previous charges or residual fees.

Haven't had MadTree since I left the area. Are they ever going to expand distribution East? I'd love to pick some up.

We've had good meals from Pepper House in Ellicott City. Their Chili oil is awesome.

>My jack of all trades husband has hit his limit on wife projects.

Ha! Not an hour ago I just told my in-laws that they need to find someone to install a new front and storm door on their place after spending the last day and a half replacing the tank innards on a toilet, hanging three sets of blinds, and replacing two faucets.

Time to pay someone. I’m with your husband.

Anyone wants to re-frame and hang a new entry door, HMU.

Good luck OP!

I’ve been using Tom James for years. Love them.