$$ How much utility bills now$$ (water bill, oil, electricity)
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We think our bill is so high due to our inground pool being run for ten days 24 hours a day at the start of the summer when we first opened it. We have run the pool a filter a lot and we have VERY old in-the-wall ac units, so that is most likely our problem.
Our house has cedar shakes, updated windows and seems well insulated. Our winter bill is much less expensive then our summer bill.
My LIPA bill is approximately $90 per month in the winter and $150 - $200 per month in the summer with window AC units. We only turn on the AC when the temperature in the house is above 80 at night. I got so used to the hot temperature I can stand up to 85 degree during the day.
Gas is about $70-80 for cooking and hot water.
Oil heat for last year is about $400/month. I'm very conservative and only turn on the heat few times a day and max out at 68.
I just converted to gas heat a few weeks ago and we'll see about the gas bill this winter and how much we can save.
Hello,
We're considering purchasing a home in hicksville, near the fork lane elementary school. (Directly behind it) I've heard that utility bills vary by "section". I'm not sure whether this is true. However, I don't know what section that would be considered?
Hello,
We're considering purchasing a home in hicksville, near the fork lane elementary school. (Directly behind it) I've heard that utility bills vary by "section". I'm not sure whether this is true. However, I don't know what section that would be considered?
We used to live a block in front of Fork Lane school. It's a great neighborhood with friendly people all around - we used to take walks all the time around the various blocks. There is no reason utility bills would be any different. The only thing that made our heating bill higher there was because of the Levitt-style ranches which are very drafty. Unless it's already been updated, I'd recommend you look into new/better insulation first and foremost with winter coming.
Long Island has some of the most expensive energy costs in the US. Having said that, LIPA, the only source of electric on LI, is roughly $.31/kwH. For those of you who think that sounds high, run the math with the energy surcharge, taxes, fees, etc.
As far as natl gas goes, presently the main supplier is National Grid and while ng is more cost-effective than heating oil, it too is not cheap. While Natl Gas has been trading at historic lows on the commodities markets, it's trended higher as well.
Water has been steadily increasing as well, I'm about $60 for qts. 1, 3 and 4 and double that during the summer. It's still a relative bargain compared to other areas (esp. very dry areas) in the country.
By your calculation, LI electricity is probably the most luxorious electrical power in the modern world. As far as natural gas, despite what a lot of posters say on this board, nat'l gas prices are gamed on LI (in the metro NY area) so that they're no bargain. Yes, it's cheaper than oil, but LI rate payers pay much more than they should. I've heard Nat'l Grid guys gossiping, saying the official line is rate payers are paying mostly for distribution, but in reality, you're paying for inflated bonuses, pensions and benefits.
And you're right on point no. 3 as well, water rates. Places with constant drought conditions (Southwestern US, for example), water is very valuable. Long Island, with it's very wet climate, has no shortage of water. But I think in coming years, more and more wells will be shut as the precious aquifers become heavily adulterated. This is if they already aren't polluted from perc, temic, fertilizers and mbte.
Long Island has some of the most expensive energy costs in the US. Having said that, LIPA, the only source of electric on LI, is roughly $.31/kwH. For those of you who think that sounds high, run the math with the energy surcharge, taxes, fees, etc.
As far as natl gas goes, presently the main supplier is National Grid and while ng is more cost-effective than heating oil, it too is not cheap. While Natl Gas has been trading at historic lows on the commodities markets, it's trended higher as well.
Water has been steadily increasing as well, I'm about $60 for qts. 1, 3 and 4 and double that during the summer. It's still a relative bargain compared to other areas (esp. very dry areas) in the country.
By your calculation, LI electricity is probably the most luxorious electrical power in the modern world. As far as natural gas, despite what a lot of posters say on this board, nat'l gas prices are gamed on LI (in the metro NY area) so that they're no bargain. Yes, it's cheaper than oil, but LI rate payers pay much more than they should. I've heard Nat'l Grid guys gossiping, saying the official line is rate payers are paying mostly for distribution, but in reality, you're paying for inflated bonuses, pensions and benefits.
And you're right on point no. 3 as well, water rates. Places with constant drought conditions (Southwestern US, for example), water is very valuable. Long Island, with it's very wet climate, has no shortage of water. But I think in coming years, more and more wells will be shut as the precious aquifers become heavily adulterated. This is if they already aren't polluted from perc, temic, fertilizers and mbte.
$120/mo for electricity on balanced billing
$200/mo for oil on balanced billing
my last two water bills were astronomical due to sprinkler and hose usage and the high rates during the summer. It was about $50 every two months but soared to $220 the last two bills.
For about 20 days in the house, 1500 sq ft house:
$26 for electricity - Solar panels came with our house, so that bill made us smile
$59 for water - it seems high to me, but there was a set up fee for that month. Water also came by to do a new meter reading and they didn't detect any leaks.
When we bought the house, the oil tank was only a 1/4 tank filled so we had to pay to refill it. $633 bucks later...
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