High LIPA/PSEG Bill and National Grid (construction, contractors)
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Maybe I have more peak usage. Not really sure why else my rate would be a little higher.
This is really all confusing me... I was really expecting the elec bill to be low as it was for few months, this is a huge shock and its killing me inside, since I spent so much money on all "high" efficiency lights/equipment.
This is really all confusing me... I was really expecting the elec bill to be low as it was for few months, this is a huge shock and its killing me inside, since I spent so much money on all "high" efficiency lights/equipment.
That's the answer. I'm all for conservation, especially windows but MANY of the ancillary item make you spend boat's loads of cash with minimal returns. Only meaningful save is to simply use less heat.
It looks like your blowers use about 1500w at peak use ( start up ). So they probably use around half that once running. If you are using your heat a lot, that is going to add up quite a bit. They are efficient on gas use, not so much on electricity.
It looks like your blowers use about 1500w at peak use ( start up ). So they probably use around half that once running. If you are using your heat a lot, that is going to add up quite a bit. They are efficient on gas use, not so much on electricity.
Interesting... So starting stopping will eat more electricity, which is whats happening... Also I dont know how are they efficient on gas usage if my bill came out to be around 400$ for gas for 1 month (550$ for 2 months due to estimates)...
Interesting... So starting stopping will eat more electricity, which is whats happening... Also I dont know how are they efficient on gas usage if my bill came out to be around 400$ for gas for 1 month (550$ for 2 months due to estimates)...
Our gas boiler is ancient with an efficiency now in the 60s instead of 80s (as per the energy audit guy) and we still seem to do ok as far as gas usage. As mentioned, we keep it at 68F even with an open floor plan and that's about the point where the kids' hands aren't cold and their noses aren't running - they are also wearing 2-3 layers of shirts. At night in the bedrooms with the doors closed and warm mist humidifier running we only keep it at 64F and everyone is fine - it actually starts to get overly warm so we even leave the door slightly open. During the winter months we are always above $200 ($290 this past month) for gas so it doesn't surprise me your gas was up at $400 given your high heat settings. High efficiency just means your system is at like 92% efficiency as opposed to mid-grade in the low 80s. Your savings still depends on how seldom it flips on.
Also, I hate to mention it now, but forced hot air isn't the most efficient either. Because it is blown, it doesn't evenly heat spaces and that may be why you may still feel cold sometimes. We had a choice when remodeling and most contractors as well as my cousin who's an engineer with hvac expertise cited baseboard as the most efficient - and so we went with that. Forced air vents are better in presentation and more modern and so it's used a lot in new construction.
Last edited by ovi8; 01-30-2014 at 01:37 PM..
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