Do you think your bill is too high? Here are some of the most common reasons for high bills. If, after reviewing the information on this site, you still think your bill is too high, contact us.
Although we cannot control your usage, Green Mountain Power can help you investigate your high bills, point you to the most common causes, refer you to helpful state agencies, and help you access resources if you are income eligible.
Investigate Your Bills and Usage
Gather bills from the past two years (or call us and we can send this usage information to you) and start comparing. Are your bills consistently high? Do they follow seasonal patterns? Do certain bills have unusual spikes in usage?
A spike often indicates a problem with a particular appliance. If your bills are consistently high, you should carefully examine your usage. We take you through this step-by-step below.
Before you start, however, be aware that the average Vermont household uses 750 kWh per month for customary residential electric needs. If your water heater is electric, your usage can be 350-500 kWh higher.
If your heater is electric, bills of $250 to $450 per month during the winter are probably common for you.
What Next?
With the information you have gathered, check out our comprehensive Energy-saving tips. With these and our interactive My Home tool, you can do a lot on your own to reduce your electric bill considerably.
Energy Star and Efficiency Vermont point you toward efficient appliances and our statewide efficiency utility for more information.
If you are income eligible, see Bill Payment Programs for more information on fuel assistance, the WARMTH program, and free weatherization through your local weatherization agency.
Finally, to learn more, we invite you to visit the Efficiency Vermont Web site at http://www.efficiencyvermont.org or the Department of Public Service, Consumer Affairs and Public Information Division Web site at www.state.vt.us/psd.
Although we cannot control your usage, Green Mountain Power can help you investigate your high bills, point you to the most common causes, refer you to helpful state agencies, and help you access resources if you are income eligible.
Investigate Your Bills and Usage
Gather bills from the past two years (or call us and we can send this usage information to you) and start comparing. Are your bills consistently high? Do they follow seasonal patterns? Do certain bills have unusual spikes in usage?
A spike often indicates a problem with a particular appliance. If your bills are consistently high, you should carefully examine your usage. We take you through this step-by-step below.
Before you start, however, be aware that the average Vermont household uses 750 kWh per month for customary residential electric needs. If your water heater is electric, your usage can be 350-500 kWh higher.
If your heater is electric, bills of $250 to $450 per month during the winter are probably common for you.
What Next?
With the information you have gathered, check out our comprehensive Energy-saving tips. With these and our interactive My Home tool, you can do a lot on your own to reduce your electric bill considerably.
Energy Star and Efficiency Vermont point you toward efficient appliances and our statewide efficiency utility for more information. If you are income eligible, see Bill Payment Programs for more information on fuel assistance, the WARMTH program, and free weatherization through your local weatherization agency.
Finally, to learn more, we invite you to visit the Efficiency Vermont Web site at http://www.efficiencyvermont.org or the Department of Public Service, Consumer Affairs and Public Information Division Web site at www.state.vt.us/psd.
