We just got our electric bill for January and it's significantly higher than usual. In fact, it's the second largest bill we've ever had in the 9+ years we've lived here. The largest bill occurred a couple of months after we moved in and that was due to a problem with one of the heat pumps.
I know everyone is experiencing the same problem. I started trying to think of ways to conserve energy. I turned the thermostat down another degree (it's now at 66) and I'm looking for other options. I was concerned that the heating blanket I've been using recently could be a culprit - and I really don't want to stop using it. Fortunately after doing some research on the internet, I found out it actually uses very little energy.
What about those on fixed incomes and social security? How will they afford these large increases? It's been a very cold winter for NC and I just pray it will be a short one.
On a positive note, the storm we got yesterday has us snowbound and I've spent some quality time in my sewing room working on my Crayola Challenge quilt. If I could just keep David off my sewing machine I'd be even further along. Stay safe and warm!
Until later...
I haven't looked at our bill yet. We have kept our thermostat higher this winter because of my knees and I do have to say it has helped tremendously with the pain. So I guess it is worth it for the extra cost. I hope our Jan bill isn't too high though. I guess I need to log in and see....
ReplyDeleteIsn't our snow beautiful!!