Finally, last week, we got our first correct electric bill. Remember that we had the panels installed the end of April and then the deregulation took effect on May 1 and somewhere, between the TDO and REP, it was quite an ordeal to get the meter read correctly so that we were given credit for our excess power that went back to the power company.
The bill we got in August had so many charges and credits and charges and credits that we weren’t sure what was happening. I believe they have finally figured it out and this is the amount we owe in September for our August usage.
Electric Bill
The bill we got in September, 2012 which was for our August usage, was $274 and the bill we got in September 2013 for our August usage was $239 so I’m real happy that this bill is $62.86.
I had talked so much about the solar panel installation and then the problems with the billing and I wanted to report that all is well and we’re happy with the solar panels!
Vivian Oaks says
Wow! That’s a BIG difference in electric bills. Here is SW PA, we average 70 days of sun a year, so not sure it would be worth the effort to put in solar panels, even if we could afford them. Imagine how much extra money you’ll have, once the bill is completely paid on the panels! Enjoy!!!
Katie Z. says
Yay! We are tossing about the idea of solar panels, so I’m glad to see it’s working out finally.
Rebecca in SoCal says
That was quite an ordeal! How nice to finally see that it’s paying off.
AmyM says
congrats… wish more could do that… I know it was a lot of headache, but hopefully now this will be like this or less every month!
Sherrill says
I woulda pulled my hair out trying to sort through all that!!! Wish I’d been able to get the solar..but my bills aren’t nearly as high as yours. You’re running way more stuff. Just would’ve been nice to be green.
Susan says
Good bill! Glad it appears to be straightened out now. So does this put you on track for paying back the cost of installation?