These utility bills are too dang high

[EmotionallyUnstable]

Specifically looking at electric, the supply charge has doubled on top of an also increasing delivery charge from NYSEG. Ive effectively seen my bill raise 75% comparing May 2024 - May 2025, despite only a lightly significant increase in kWh. 
 

Anyone else feeling this? Might need to start reading up on solar panels 

[US Egg]

They put one of those new smart meters on my house when I wasn’t home. Dirty *****! Bill jumped about 25%.

 

I’ve been meaning to call(thanks for the reminder)to see if it can be switched back, but doubt they will.

 

I just asked my wife, she says it’s closer to 40% for each of the two months we’ve had it.

Edited May 21 by US Egg

[Mike in Horseheads]

2 hours ago, US Egg said:

They put one of those new smart meters on my house when I wasn’t home. Dirty *****! Bill jumped about 25%.

 

I’ve been meaning to call(thanks for the reminder)to see if it can be switched back, but doubt they will.

 

I just asked my wife, she says it’s closer to 40% for each of the two months we’ve had it.

I think if you don't have it they charge you a monthly fee

[dhg]

Our bill has raised significantly since they put the smart meter in. At least 50%

[TBBills Fan]

8 hours ago, EmotionallyUnstable said:

Specifically looking at electric, the supply charge has doubled on top of an also increasing delivery charge from NYSEG. Ive effectively seen my bill raise 75% comparing May 2024 - May 2025, despite only a lightly significant increase in kWh. 
 

Anyone else feeling this? Might need to start reading up on solar panels 

Nyseg puts you ona variable rate and charge higher rates when demand is up

 

I'd recommend a fixed rate program to help you manage the supply cost

 

I am an energy broker in real life and can help guide you, though I typically only help with commercial accounts 

[Wacka]

I got the smart meter year ago. The rates went up but the Kwh is almost exactly the same. I'm on the budget plan. They increased the set amount to match what I paid last year.

[geggytah]

Yup, same here. Feels like I’m getting charged for just thinking about using electricity.

[EmotionallyUnstable]

14 hours ago, TBBills Fan said:

Nyseg puts you ona variable rate and charge higher rates when demand is up

 

I'd recommend a fixed rate program to help you manage the supply cost

 

I am an energy broker in real life and can help guide you, though I typically only help with commercial accounts 

I saw something about their day/night pricing but it suggested it only for those who use way more kWh than I do. 
 

Definitely would like to lean into consistency if that’s something they offer 

[Orlando Buffalo]

Not in NY, so I have Duke electric, but my electric bill has basically doubled since 2019 despite using lower electricity due to my better windows and insulation. This is definitely a country wide issue.

[TBBills Fan]

9 hours ago, EmotionallyUnstable said:

I saw something about their day/night pricing but it suggested it only for those who use way more kWh than I do. 
 

Definitely would like to lean into consistency if that’s something they offer 

On the supply rates, having a fixed rate absolutely will lead to consistency on the supply portion of your bill. 

[ExiledInIllinois]

[Fr. Jerk]

Right on, mane. Not only are these utility bills too high, these pretzels are making me thirsty!

[Fleezoid]

2 hours ago, Fr. Jerk said:

Right on, mane. Not only are these utility bills too high, these pretzels are making me thirsty!

 

Relax. You can wash them down with 8-dollar beers. 

[Augie]

We rented the first year we were married and paid $600/month in rent. This is 40 years ago, and we felt the rent was very doable. We should have rented a place with better insulation. We were married in February, and our first electric bill was also about $600. 

 

Some lessons you learn the hard way. 

[Mike in Horseheads]

7 hours ago, Augie said:

We rented the first year we were married and paid $600/month in rent. This is 40 years ago, and we felt the rent was very doable. We should have rented a place with better insulation. We were married in February, and our first electric bill was also about $600. 

 

Some lessons you learn the hard way. 

No insulation, I bet your neighbors in that place enjoyed listing to the young couple go at

[Fleezoid]

My dad used to walk around the house turning off lights and bitching the whole time, saying "all the dam lights in the house are on." I would bet every dad did that. 

 

Fast forward.....it's true, we do turn into our parents. 

[Royale with Cheese]

My utilities are free because of government assistance. 

[Augie]

1 hour ago, Royale with Cheese said:

My utilities are free because of government assistance. 

 

Is your current residence The Big House? 

[Johnny Hammersticks]

I really started to notice last summer.  My electric bill is typically higher in the summer time bc I run 5 AC units in my home.  It wasn’t uncommon to get a monthly bill for $225-250.  My bill since then has been at least $325-350 regardless of the season.

[Gugny]

4 hours ago, Johnny Hammersticks said:

I really started to notice last summer.  My electric bill is typically higher in the summer time bc I run 5 AC units in my home.  It wasn’t uncommon to get a monthly bill for $225-250.  My bill since then has been at least $325-350 regardless of the season.

Maybe if your wife didn’t keep the bagels in the toaster so long, your bill would be a little more reasonable.