[kwlug-disc] (off-topic) Electricity rates

[Chris Irwin]

On Sun, Aug 10, 2025, at 11:33, Ron Singh wrote:
> Funny that you resurrected this thread as it was top of mind with me. See, I had a bit of a shocker on my last Waterloo/North/Hydro bill for July, see --
> You used 924.85 kWh more electricity compared to your previous bill.
> Usage on your current bill dated *Jul 16, 2025*
> 1,438.37 kWh
> 1,438.37 kWh
> Usage on your previous bill dated *Jun 16, 2025*
> 513.52 kWh
> 513.52 kWh
> The average temperature in your current billing period was 23.8°C compared with 22.8°C in your previous billing period.
> 
> My bill is June was 98 bucks, my bill in July was $210! 

My billing cycle is the 9th, so slightly off from yours.

* May 10 to June 09 - 843kWh - $138
* June 10 to July 09 - 1228kWh - $189

Depending on your house, AC, and desired temperature, that's probable.

Note that my prices are from London Hydro, and I'm on TOU billing. That's just the electric part of the bill (minus water/sewer), and includes the delivery charges.

I just did the math and I would have saved $3 on the July bill with TIER billing, which matches with last time I did the comparison. Which suggests that I'm still ahead on TOU once you include months that are not July/August.

(That math may change later this year as I transition to WFH)

--
*Chris Irwin*

email:   chris at chrisirwin.ca
  web: https://chrisirwin.ca


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