[MrLonzo]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

Since it was your first bill, are you sure it was only for 30 days? First bills can be higher or lower than normal, based on billing cycle dates...

Technically, it was my 2nd bill. First was for about 10 days plus the startup fees. Yes, this bill is for 29 days.

[Nana2Teddy]

Originally Posted by MrLonzo

Haven't moved in yet, refrigerator is off, only electric I'm using in the house is A/C, thermostat set at 80. Just got a bill from SECO for $101 for 29 days. Seems high, but is it?

Our last bill was $302. Main AC set to 73 day, 71 night with 50% humidity setting. Garage minisplit set at 75, and two east facing lanai minisplits set at 73-75 depending on the weather. 2300 sq ft, 4 br, 3 bth, 8 month old home. We also run a pondless waterfall in our backyard with a remote control, so just a few hours daily. We think this is a bargain compared to our former SoCal summer time electric bill. We paid $300 in winter with no AC running, gas furnace, and backyard waterfall pumps running only 1 hr/day on a timer.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by MrLonzo

Haven't moved in yet, refrigerator is off, only electric I'm using in the house is A/C, thermostat set at 80. Just got a bill from SECO for $101 for 29 days. Seems high, but is it?

Is your water heater on?

We turn ours off (at the fuse box) when we're gone...

We have a few lights on timers, and wi-fi on (for the security system) but that's about it...

The last two bills we had were $65.XX in April/May (when we away) and $95.XX in May/June (the wife was there most of June and I was there the last week of June...). We keep the thermostat at 78° when we're not there and about 73° when we are there...

Our billing cycle is mid month to mid month...

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by bcsnave

Electricity doesn't cost a thing..just ask all the folks with Electric carts that plug in at town squares or other places that are not their own and think they are not stealing fuel

Where are they PLUNGING IN at the town squares, or for that matter anywhere in TV. Guess you are referring to their neighbors house

[Altawood]

Originally Posted by Toymeister

Our AC consumes exactly 2,927 watts when it is on, likewise our fridge uses 104 watts.

Our monthly AC consumption is exactly 496,120,000 watts or 496.1 kWH. This for a 2230 sq ft concrete block home with 9' walls set to 77 degrees.

By far AC is the largest consumer of juice, however there are a number of items that consume power all the time (ghost watts) averaging 100 to 200 watts 24/7 or 73.2 to 146.4 kWH monthly.

To quote dollars to operate an appliance is somewhat misleading depending upon your utility but you can be reasonably accurate at .112 cents per kWH. So my AC costs $55.56 this month not including customer charges, taxes and other fees.

Data based upon a whole house energy monitor collecting 100,000 points of data per second for six years or 18.9 trillion points of reference.

Any questions on energy consumption in TV, ask away.

TLDR: no your bill is not high.

The actual cost for electricity is closer to $0.16/KW because of the $25/month base charge for smaller homes. The base charge becomes less of an issue for high KW users. Our base charge at home in UT is $10/per month, but we have a Public Service Commission that oversees rates and charges.

[mikeycereal]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

How much from the gas saving is left after using electric to reheat meals a month, or do you eat it cold?

I should've been more specific. Heating and cooling the home = highest % of electric bill. Microwaves and toasters are a pretty low % of the bill. So my answer is... not cold. If more specific answers needed google is your friend.

[MacScuba]

You just answered your own question. If the A/C is the only thing running, it’s the main driver of your bill. The other nine months will be a lot less. It’s actually a heat pump, and will provide heat if needed, but the summer bills are always higher.

[ROCKETMAN]

I have an 1150 sq ft house with temperature set at 80 and my July electric bill was $105. Have all electric appliances and furnace is 4years old.

[MarkTheTechWizard]

But it is .112 dollars per KWH or 11.2 cents per KWH. Otherwise, you did a good analysis. So says a retired electrician

Originally Posted by Toymeister

Our AC consumes exactly 2,927 watts when it is on, likewise our fridge uses 104 watts.

Our monthly AC consumption is exactly 496,120,000 watts or 496.1 kWH. This for a 2230 sq ft concrete block home with 9' walls set to 77 degrees.

By far AC is the largest consumer of juice, however there are a number of items that consume power all the time (ghost watts) averaging 100 to 200 watts 24/7 or 73.2 to 146.4 kWH monthly.

To quote dollars to operate an appliance is somewhat misleading depending upon your utility but you can be reasonably accurate at .112 cents per kWH. So my AC costs $55.56 this month not including customer charges, taxes and other fees.

Data based upon a whole house energy monitor collecting 100,000 points of data per second for six years or 18.9 trillion points of reference.

Any questions on energy consumption in TV, ask away.

TLDR: no your bill is not high.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by asianthree

Where are they PLUNGING IN at the town squares, or for that matter anywhere in TV. Guess you are referring to their neighbors house

People have been seen "PLUNGING IN" at rec centers and around the squares... Basically anywhere they find an electrical outlet...

[loutapes]

I live in. 2100 sq Ft Gardinia
We have a pool that runs 8 hrs a day 365 days a year
AC set at 70 / 72 all days of the summer with a ceiling fan in the main portion of the house
Our avg cost $275 month

[Donegalkid]

Originally Posted by MrLonzo

Haven't moved in yet, refrigerator is off, only electric I'm using in the house is A/C, thermostat set at 80. Just got a bill from SECO for $101 for 29 days. Seems high, but is it?

We removed our old furnace and AC system, all ductwork in the space above the ceilings, checked and leveled all of our existing blow-in insulation above all rooms (now that we could check it with ductwork gone), diligently sealed all old HVAC vents, installed 4 Mitsubishi mini-splits (one for each bedroom, one larger one for living areas). Upshot: minis heated rooms well in late winter; have easily kept rooms cool (low 70s to mid 70s) thus far this summer. 1600 sq ft living area; we have all the regular necessary appliances and a large freezer; last SECO bill was $135. We like the convenience of individual control of minis (e.g. closing off a spare bedroom), efficiency of minis, extra closet/storage space from absent furnace), unencumbered storage space in attic areas (no ductwork), $2K federal energy credit for minis. Not sure of the age of your HVAC system but when due for replacement consider mini-splits. We also are well familiar with heating, HVAC, oil, electricity costs from the NE and we’re glad we took my brother-in-law’s suggestions to go all in with minis. He’s a retired electrician and has six running in a large NH house. Even up in the cold NE people have done the numbers and minis can be an effective heating/cooling system (particularly down here in FL). And economical regarding use of electricity. Good luck with your research.

[Catalina36]

Originally Posted by MrLonzo

Haven't moved in yet, refrigerator is off, only electric I'm using in the house is A/C, thermostat set at 80. Just got a bill from SECO for $101 for 29 days. Seems high, but is it?

I have a 1375 sq ft home, I keep my A/C on 78 when I am not there. My refrigerator is running on a warmer then normal setting. Shades are down in the florida room. I have 2 solar attic fans hoping to keep the attic cooler?? My electric bill for July was $98.00.

[Catalina36]

Mini's are more expensive to repair if they breakdown then a central A/C unit. Parts are not easily found because there are so many mini split systems made by various companies. Where most central units are made with a lot of generic parts. My vote is stay with the central unit.

[Kelevision]

I have Duke, not seco. My highest bills in the summer have never been above $170. I keep my a/c set at 73 during the day and 71 and night. No extras like garage refrigerator or pool. Keeping your a/c set to 80 is good in most places but with the heat here, it’s still running most all the time trying to keep it at 80.