Huge Electricity Bill - Plot Thickens
Original thread here Thank you everyone for the feedback on that thread. I have some updates and the topic changes a bit so figured I would start a new thread... 1. We have tested every electric...
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Estimated readings quarterly --
WRVPO said: "This can result in a very large, unexpected bill if they have estimated low in the period in question."
Right on target: Low readings can create a large jump in billing when the meter is read onsite. If that happened, then the 'earlier bills' were too low and he owner paid less than he should have. This happens more than the power company admits, and more frequently when the season changes occur -- more heat in Winter, more A/C in Summer, and less use over-all in Spring and Fall.
WRVPO said: "This can result in a very large, unexpected bill if they have estimated low in the period in question."
Right on target: Low readings can create a large jump in billing when the meter is read onsite. If that happened, then the 'earlier bills' were too low and he owner paid less than he should have. This happens more than the power company admits, and more frequently when the season changes occur -- more heat in Winter, more A/C in Summer, and less use over-all in Spring and Fall.
