One key reason is rising energy supply costs, which are affecting energy customers across the U.S. Disruptions in the global supply chain have driven up the already high cost of natural gas, which is burned to produce electricity. Weather and your individual usage also affect your bill.
Higher than expected bills can be very frustrating. Here are 8 things you can do now to prepare:
1. Spread payments out evenly across the year. Level Billing allows you to avoid large month-to-month changes in energy costs.
2. Consider a payment agreement. A payment agreement can help you pay down an outstanding balance in manageable, monthly installments.
3. Check your benefits. Find information about governmental assistance programs, such as Medicaid or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Customers enrolled in assistance programs may be eligible for discounts on their energy bills through our Energy Affordability Program.
4. Go energy efficient. Upgrade your lights, thermostats, and other appliances through our Marketplace rebates and savings, exclusive to our customers.
5. Manage your usage. Register for My Account and log in via conEd.com or our mobile app for an in-depth look at your hourly energy use.
6. Get customized tips. Our Home Energy Analysis tool can give you personalized tips and suggestions to help you improve efficiency and control costs this summer???and all year long.
7. Avoid peak hours. During the summer, if you consistently limit your electricity use during peak hours, you could save money by switching to our Time-of-Use rate option.
8. Choose your energy supplier. Con Edison does not generate energy. We provide customers their energy at the same wholesale rate that we pay for it and don???t make a profit on supply costs. Customers can research and choose another supplier and get tips for evaluating choices.
Вот такая вот информация пришла от нашего провайдера. Хорошо, что Путин у них не фигурирует среди виноватых а только разрушение глобальной логистики. Ну и полезные советы как уменьшить счета и справиться с выплатами. Поскольку у нас мерзейший невыносимый гадюшник, то совсем уж неимущим не дают страдать так, как хотелось бы виннерам. Им предлагается государственная помощь, чтобы им не отключили электричество. Наш монополист дает им скидку через Energy Affordability Program. Тем, кто имеет задолженность, предлагают выплату в рассрочку. Ещё призывают меньше использовать электричество, использовать более энергетически эффективные приборы и не пользоваться электричеством в пиковые часы (тогда плата выше).