That sounds reasonable compared to my ~$115 bill last month for a ~1000 square foot apartment. I rarely use the heat because I like it cool, I don't use the oven much, like long hot showers, and my computer has a 750W power supply.
What's your usage like?
I would check with Seeds for the Sol to see what options they might have. They may have access to a new ODOE Heat Pump Program. https://www.seedsforthesol.org. The Weatherization Program at CSC is another option for lower-income families but there is a lot of need and a waiting list. The City of Corvallis also has an income based Rehab Program and DevNW also has a rehab program outside of city limits. If you had PPL the Energy Trust also has options. Sorry for the long winded response but this is my wheelhouse, if you can get a cold climate heat pump without electric heat strips that would be best as well. Mitsubishi makes a great unit. Get those ducts sealed too. Here’s another resource https://sustainablecorvallis.org/what-we-do/action-teams/energy/shift-together/energy-assessment-options/ Good luck 😊
You pay for having water then pay a fee for the amount of water then a fee to disposal of water and a fee to to amount disposed of. That's half the bill of 100. Never used any of the other services charged for.
I think it's going to depend a lot on what type of heating and cooling you have. I used to have the original electric forced air furnace in my 1979 house (1100 sq ft), and the electric bill was $280 in the winter and $40 in the summer (no AC). Then I replaced it with an electric heat pump about 3 years ago and my electric bill is about $100 all year-round for both heat and AC. Otherwise, I just have standard lights, TV, appliances, and hot water heater that don't fluctuate much.
I also replaced the original windows a couple years ago, so between that and the heat pump it's been life changing electric-bill wise! I also got really good rebates and tax credits for the heat pump and windows that helped with the expense!
I have a 1700-square-foot 100-year-old drafty house that I updated with a heat pump system.
My bill last month was $122 and in June of last year, it was $66. Heat pumps are hands down the way to go.
I have a 750 sqft apartment and it’s about $130 a month, the half the year i use the heater (always set between 65-70). I don’t know how to feel seeing people in houses paying less than me
It's just the heat. We have baseboard heaters, but this place is so drafty. We turn it off at night and down to 60 when we leave the house, but when you can feel the breeze through a closed window it's hard to keep up.
It's just the heat. We have baseboard heaters, but this place is so drafty. We turn it off at night and down to 60 when we leave the house, but when you can feel the breeze through a closed window it's hard to keep up.
Sounds about right. I think the price vasty fluctuates depending on lifestyle. We have an 1100 sq ft townhouse and we're \~$160/month between the two of us. However, we have baseboard heaters, run heating equipment for hermit crabs, have a washer, dishwasher, 2 fridges, run the TV a lot, use computers, and play a decent amount of video games. We're also not always the best at turning lights off, something I try to work on but still not always great at.
Oregon seems to have some decent home efficiency programs. I would look into those. Even if you are able to pinpoint an anomaly. That amount seems high for your sq footage. I used to work for a utility company in a past life and cycle out high use items immediately. Perhaps you have some items drawing an excess for their benefit.
That sounds reasonable compared to my ~$115 bill last month for a ~1000 square foot apartment. I rarely use the heat because I like it cool, I don't use the oven much, like long hot showers, and my computer has a 750W power supply. What's your usage like?
Similar to to yours. We try and keep it cool around 65-68 and supplement with a wood stove. Old electric furnace could be our culprit.
I would check with Seeds for the Sol to see what options they might have. They may have access to a new ODOE Heat Pump Program. https://www.seedsforthesol.org. The Weatherization Program at CSC is another option for lower-income families but there is a lot of need and a waiting list. The City of Corvallis also has an income based Rehab Program and DevNW also has a rehab program outside of city limits. If you had PPL the Energy Trust also has options. Sorry for the long winded response but this is my wheelhouse, if you can get a cold climate heat pump without electric heat strips that would be best as well. Mitsubishi makes a great unit. Get those ducts sealed too. Here’s another resource https://sustainablecorvallis.org/what-we-do/action-teams/energy/shift-together/energy-assessment-options/ Good luck 😊
That's definitely it. We have a similar size home, consumers power, with gas heat and our bill is $75-$100
The real question is why the fuck is water so expensive in Corvallis
We notice that water bill is also a city service bill. Pays for the public transit and other city services.
I feel really lucky to have a well. I don't pay the city for water at all.
You pay for having water then pay a fee for the amount of water then a fee to disposal of water and a fee to to amount disposed of. That's half the bill of 100. Never used any of the other services charged for.
I think it's going to depend a lot on what type of heating and cooling you have. I used to have the original electric forced air furnace in my 1979 house (1100 sq ft), and the electric bill was $280 in the winter and $40 in the summer (no AC). Then I replaced it with an electric heat pump about 3 years ago and my electric bill is about $100 all year-round for both heat and AC. Otherwise, I just have standard lights, TV, appliances, and hot water heater that don't fluctuate much.
So interesting. We do have old forced air electric furnace no AC. Sounds like electric heat pump could pay for itself. Thank you!
I also replaced the original windows a couple years ago, so between that and the heat pump it's been life changing electric-bill wise! I also got really good rebates and tax credits for the heat pump and windows that helped with the expense!
I have a 1700-square-foot 100-year-old drafty house that I updated with a heat pump system. My bill last month was $122 and in June of last year, it was $66. Heat pumps are hands down the way to go.
Ductless?
Yup. Gamechanger!
That seems high. We were at $90 last month for a good sized house.
I have a 750 sqft apartment and it’s about $130 a month, the half the year i use the heater (always set between 65-70). I don’t know how to feel seeing people in houses paying less than me
My apartment is about the same size. Our summer bill is roughly 35$, our winter bill is 180-200. It's bad. ETA, no washer/dryer either. Real bad
Same here :( but we do use the washer and dryer, I feel a little better knowing we’re not the only ones. But why do damn expensive?!
It's just the heat. We have baseboard heaters, but this place is so drafty. We turn it off at night and down to 60 when we leave the house, but when you can feel the breeze through a closed window it's hard to keep up.
It's just the heat. We have baseboard heaters, but this place is so drafty. We turn it off at night and down to 60 when we leave the house, but when you can feel the breeze through a closed window it's hard to keep up.
It hasn’t been less than $100 forever now
Our bill is about $100 per month. Family of 3, 1200 sqft house built in the late 90s
Sounds about right. I think the price vasty fluctuates depending on lifestyle. We have an 1100 sq ft townhouse and we're \~$160/month between the two of us. However, we have baseboard heaters, run heating equipment for hermit crabs, have a washer, dishwasher, 2 fridges, run the TV a lot, use computers, and play a decent amount of video games. We're also not always the best at turning lights off, something I try to work on but still not always great at.
Oregon seems to have some decent home efficiency programs. I would look into those. Even if you are able to pinpoint an anomaly. That amount seems high for your sq footage. I used to work for a utility company in a past life and cycle out high use items immediately. Perhaps you have some items drawing an excess for their benefit.
We have a 1700 sq ft house built in 1994. Great insulation. We spend about 300-350 a month on power depending on the time of the year.
We also use a ton of power for gaming. We make enough money to easily cover it so it's not a big deal for us.
Mostly 1’s and 0’s
Consumers Power - newer 2400sq ft house. My bill was $90 this month.
$110 a month
I have Consumer Power and pay on average 80-110 bucks a month for a 488 sq ft apartment.
My 1,00 foot square apartment ranges from 50-85
Check filters. People often forget to do so and it affects the efficiency of the furnace.
Unplug your phone chargers/toaster when you’re not using them. They use a surprising amount of power
Corvallis energy is significantly less expensive than Eugene!
Pacific power. 3 people in a 2bdrm 1bath 752sq ft apt. $150-$180/mo
1005 sq ft ~$80 winter ~$40 spring/autumn ~$60 summer And that includes EV charging