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hike_me t1_j497oko wrote

Reply to comment by hadriangates in How big are your houses and how much energy do you use? by jamoss14

At least with Versant you can qualify for a break for heating with electric heat or heat pumps. (Excess usage in the winter is discounted).

https://www.versantpower.com/energy-solutions/heat-pumps/

> This is available for homes using electric heat and/or a heat pump water heater. To be eligible for this rate, 50% of your electricity use must be attributable to use of a heat pump and/or heat pump water heater. This is the same as residential space heating service rate but now adds heat pump water heaters.

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cafenegroporfa t1_j496f2u wrote

Reply to How big are your houses and how much energy do you use? by jamoss14

1400 sqft, 2 people.

$200ish for electricity

I have a woodstove and oil furnace.

Your bill sounds kinda spot on based on the fact that you have a heat pump and multiple freezers etc.

It’s getting expensive, learn how to conserve. My wife thinks i’m crazy but i unplug most things when not in use. You could also look into getting a woodstove to help offset the heat pumps during cold spells

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BassPlayn_Mainer42 t1_j495y67 wrote

Reply to How big are your houses and how much energy do you use? by jamoss14

I see you Greta Thunberg!!! I’m not admitting to anything, and I recycled my Pizza 🍕 box!

Kidding, there are people (I don’t have anyone specific to recommend, but I think a local Electrician could do it, or recommend) they’ll come check your usage, and sockets/switches/appliances…. And help you find issues. Obviously, they’ll try to sell services, but a good one, will be Honest.

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injulen t1_j495ms1 wrote

Reply to American Chop Suey by Simmyphila

I'm really surprised nobody else here puts peas and diced carrots in theirs.. that's what makes it so good to me

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ThumperZero t1_j494yfh wrote

Reply to How big are your houses and how much energy do you use? by jamoss14

2-story, 2000sq/ft. We're using around 1500kWh per month at the moment. We have solar panels and banked credits so what we're paying isn't an accurate comparison. We have propane going downstairs and our heat pump running in the master. All appliances are just under 2 years old. Seems like you might be right on track? Though $400/month is a tough pill to swallow.

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nicdagg06 t1_j494i0x wrote

Reply to How big are your houses and how much energy do you use? by jamoss14

I heat 3300sqft of 1850’s house with 66k btu tots heat pumps and our usage has been around 2000kwh…we also have heat pump water heater and electric dryer. We have two full kitchens including our in law suite. We also have solar that did only 400kwh last month, but produces about 75% of our total annual usage. Goal is to get 100% coverage this year with a second set of panels.

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hike_me t1_j4949ep wrote

Reply to How big are your houses and how much energy do you use? by jamoss14

I used roughly 1300kWh last month.

That’s with a 24kBTU heat pump with two indoor units, electric dryer, electric oven (but gas cooktop), full size upright freezer, LED lights, gas hot water. Two people working from home full time (multiple computers, monitors, networking gear) and one teenager. Under 2500 square foot home.

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