sevfiv Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 green mountain seems to have cost about the same as when i had txu (which i had terrible terrible problems with). i never had anyone bother me about signing up, but i have seen them around half price books in the village - but i just enrolled online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexAmerican_Moose Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 about 400 bucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChampionsAdam Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 This is just sad. I pay more to cool my house here than I did in Phoenix in the summer. I think we are all getting f*@$&% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyechas Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 1. 1129 sq ft2. 20063. $1644. Direct Energy (set at 77-78, all ceiling fans on) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippy Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 1) 1500sqft2) 19203) ~$3004) Reliant (ugh)This old brick duplex is on the ground floor, with 5 window units, 3 which are usually on all day because of a nanny and the little one at home. I'd say it never gets lower than about 80-85 during the heat of the day.. the temp just about breaks even. 3 weeks and we go to a renovated 1930s house in the Heights. New insulation everywhere and new windows. I'm so looking forward to moving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
west20th Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 1. 1860 Sf2. 20043. 2104. DynowattKeep house at 80 during the day, down to 76 in the evening. Lots of ceiling fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57Tbird Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Another figure that would have been good to mention is your kwh usage for that bill. Also... do the bill values listed include add-ons to the the base energy usage charge? I've been comparing electricty costs with a friend in California and his bills are ridiculous for the amount he uses. I'm cooling about 1900 sq ft with my thermostat kept at 79. The average daily high temp for this period (to Aug. 3) was 99. Low average was about 79. The usage period was for 30 days (another relevant figure, since it varies). My energy charge was $185 for 1249 kwh, but a "Base Customer Charge" and Sales Tax added another $8 for a total of $193. I am in Central Texas and have TXU. My house was built in 1978.Looking forward to my next bill, since our high temps have been, and continue to be, 100+. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyps Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 good point Tbird. I think we would have a better chance if we compared the $/KWh. so mine, with Gexa was 14.85 cents. A lot higher than when I switched! I think Reliant might actually be cheaper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sebastian De La Ghetto Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 1. 1600 sq ft2. Built in 20063. $1324. Dynowatt 14.5 centsKeep at 80 all the time. Never feels warm. Run celing fan at night on occasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm1fd Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Looking forward to my next bill, since our high temps have been, and continue to be, 100+.Yeah...high temps are just great. Not only does the house gain more heat because its hotter outside, but the efficiency of the compressor declines as the ambient temperature goes up because it is working against a higher head pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark F. Barnes Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Just got the new bill today. 3200 sq/ft Satterwhite Log Home (2 story w/heated pool) 800 gallon Caldera Spa (101 degrees always) Built House in 1999 (Satterwhite Spruce Logs) Metal Roof This Months Bill: $371.81 Usage 3197 @ $0.1162/kWh Keep Thermostat on 70 @ all times Ceiling fans always on. We like it cold and don't mind paying for it. Dual Units Upstairs/downstairs Dual 4 ton Lennox heat pumps SEER 14 Mid-South Synergy Coop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather's Husband Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 This Months Bill: $371.81Usage 3197 @ $1.00/KwHRThat would be $0.1162/kWhThat's cheap! IIRC mine was $.148/kWh which would have been $473 for the same amount of power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProHouston Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Can someone tell me if it is better to jack your A/C up to 84/85 during the day and make it cool back down to 77/78 when you get home from work ~OR~ raise it to only 81/82 during the day so it doesn't have to work as hard getting back to 77/78 when you get home?I'm trying to figure out the best efficiency. If I should raise it to 90, then I will. I just don't want to run it too hard and negate my savings when it has to cool down in the evening. What is the "breakeven" point?2500 sq ft, 2 story, 1 A/C unit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark F. Barnes Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 That would be $0.1162/kWhThat's cheap! IIRC mine was $.148/kWh which would have been $473 for the same amount of power.Inverted the equation in my head didn't I? What a DFMYeah I don't complain much about my bill, as cold as we keep it in the house, and with all the exterior lighting and pool, spa, etc. could be a lot worse. I thought Mid-South was a COOP, but it's not, our phone (Consolidated COOP) is a COOP no the power company. Mid-South is just cheap. Thanks for straighting out my calculation FUBAR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 1.) 2100 sqft.2.) Built in 19783.) $253Average billing, so I am guessing it would be a little over $300 a month regular. I like it cold, and my cpu is always on and my kids tv is playing dvds constantly. I figure I could get it down to $100 a month, without any convienences. Without a refrigerator though, a pork chop might make you sick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyps Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Inverted the equation in my head didn't I? What a DFMYeah I don't complain much about my bill, as cold as we keep it in the house, and with all the exterior lighting and pool, spa, etc. could be a lot worse. I thought Mid-South was a COOP, but it's not, our phone (Consolidated COOP) is a COOP no the power company. Mid-South is just cheap. Thanks for straighting out my calculation FUBARdang! never heard of Mid-South and I work in the industry! That certainly IS cheap! If it is a REP, I'm switching!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather's Husband Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 dang! never heard of Mid-South and I work in the industry! That certainly IS cheap! If it is a REP, I'm switching!!!Sorry Wendy, they're not in our area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 1. Square Footage of your house = 2240 (2 stories too) 2. Age of House = (built 1979, new 14 SER A/C unit(s) in 2005) 3. Amount of Bill = July it was $200 and change 4. Electric Provider = TXU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfootball Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 1. 2,2502. 12 years3. $450*4. TXU* Swimming pool (pump & cleaner)Entergy ( we have no choice in the woodlands)Katiedid - be glad you don't have choice. You still live in a regulated market. Had you lived in the unregulated market, your bill would've been $700-$900. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark F. Barnes Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 dang! never heard of Mid-South and I work in the industry! That certainly IS cheap! If it is a REP, I'm switching!!!http://www.midsouthsynergy.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 1360 sf 2.5 years $164 (versus $134 last summer) Reliant, but switching to Commerce. Before they switched out my 45 year old meter, it used to get stuck. I had bills as low as $10.43. From October to April (7 months), my total electric bill was $89.98. The new meter spins like a top, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57Tbird Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 I mentioned in a previous post on this thread that a friend of mine, who lives in the Los Angeles area, was upset with his high energy costs. He sent me a copy of his last bill which I have posted below. Looks like you would have to be a Cal Tech grad to understand it. Glad I live in Texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelguy_73 Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 1. 1180 sq ft (west-facing, 11' ceilings)2. 20013. 127.844. StarTex5. .147 kWh (was .163 with Reliant so I saved $13.50)I moved over in January and have saved $75 over Reliant so far this year. Not bad when my average bill is $110/mo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norhill Dennis Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 2142 s.f.Built in 1941$307Reliant (but soon to change!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwilson Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 1950 sqftbuilt in 1964$330 for 2755kwhStream Energy $0.119 (their current rate for a 1 year fixed rate is $0.1249 - http://order.igniteinc.biz for rate comparison.)I keep the AC here at a MINIMUM of 72, and it is often below 70 to 66 or 68. Additionally I have a fridge/freeze and another freezer in the garage that run all the time as well as five computers that run all the time and four TVs (two large that suck up a pretty good bit of juice). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sifuwong Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 i used to think TXU would save much more money than Reliant, but not much savings at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Chenevert Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 1400 sq ft.Built in 2001$178 for 1198 kWhReliant month to month plan.147 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 ~1250 ft2 ~'39$109reliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 ~1250 ft2 ~'39 $109 reliant you saved 20 from last year ~900 sq. ft. ~1970 $120 green mountain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 you saved 20 from last year last yr i was home most of the time. i expected it to be higher though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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