Electric Bill

I tried to cap the electric bill with the averaged plan and it has been true to the same amount for about two years now, so have been fortunate. The gas bill on the other hand, signed up for the averaged plan too, but those rates per gallon keep going up. I cannot turn the heat below 55, despite 62-64 preferred, mostly too afraid of the pipes freezing when it is -20 but also just cannot function otherwise. I have used more wood this year to supplement it but still does not seem to be enough. I cannot keep this chilled feeling out of my bones. I am so ready for spring; I think the first day is Mar 20th this year. We still have 5 feet of snow on the ground so spring actually may be a little later this year for us. Praying not. I just wish they had told when I moved here, that yes, there were four seasons, which was excited about; they forgot to mention winter was the longest.

Doesn't the bill have usage and last years usage?

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The house was vacant for 3 years befor we bought it last spring. We bought from the bank and fixed it up. Next year we will try and find out if we can. We are on a co-op which is cheaper than any other plan. We will see if they do that. Thanks.

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I wonder if duke can tell you?

I closed in April a number of years ago and the first winter was particularly cold. My windows were the original. Some of them had gaps from settling and they were aluminum. No plastic helped and every time I'd hear the furnace all I could hear was cha ching, cha ching. I had a down comforter, regular blanket and a super heavy Indian blanket on my bed. The next summer I replaced all but the most expensive window compromising double hung for insulation and extra good glass (I really wanted double hung ) The new windows don't need plastic at all. Last year I replaced the aluminum sliding glass door and added a storm door. The cost has not gone down this year but my usage went down a lot. So I'm holding even for now. Still have to replace the big one and add some insulation . So expensive.

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A- double check that meters are getting read correctly.
B- there are often local services that will come out and do just an energy assessment of your home and tell you specifically how to improve efficiency and save on costs.
Some of them aid in doing those updates and help defray the cost, but you can often claim on taxes some updates or work toward energy efficiency

all and any aid for winterization has been discontinued here in ny.

Resources for Working Families | OTDA

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

also here

Look, I'm trying to help.
If these programs are no longer available, things are happening in New York that go far beyond energy costs. [Like running out of money budgeted for the year in the first quarter]