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[judy]

Originally Posted by Dobie

Are you sure they are doing actual readings and not just an estimated reading? We are also very energy conscience and couldn't figure out why our bills are so high - until I read more closely and found out that our bill was "estimated" - based on what most of the other people in our neighborhood use.
Apparently, in our area, we only get an actual reading once or twice a year, the other times it's all estimated. We now call in the reading every month and the bill has been greatly reduced. Although they do give a little bit of an attitude on the phone - basically saying "If you are lying about what you are calling in, there is a big fine"

I had the same issue years ago. I couldn't afford it. I was a single parent at the time, so they put me on a payment plan. I'm still on it and it's much better. It just evens out over the year.

I've had my a/c on for the past 3 weeks day and night. I probably will be paying a steep bill when I close the account before I move!