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10-30-2009, 10:30 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
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Electric Bill
So, my family and I are moving to Baltimore from South Carolina. I'm looking to rent a home in the 1,200 - 1,500 range. Anyway, I'm concerned about the Maryland electric bill.
I heard by many people that the electric bill in Maryland is CRAZY, an I was wondering it was true. Because noway I can afford a $300 + electric bill an still make rent an pay other bills. So, I was wondering if this is true, an if there is any loopholes, or assistance for lower middle class families?
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10-31-2009, 04:32 AM
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Bringing chaos out of order
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: North Beach, MD on the Chesapeake
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MD electric rates are high. My bill runs from $180-$260/month. My house is 100 years old and not real energy efficient, nor do I heat with a heat pump or have AC, so my use is for cooking, hot water and lights. BGE, the largest supplier, has assistance programs but I don't know the qualifications. I'm sure the other ones do, also.
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10-31-2009, 07:17 AM
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Bringing chaos out of order
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: North Beach, MD on the Chesapeake
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Quote:
Originally Posted by North Beach Person
MD electric rates are high. My bill runs from $180-$260/month. My house is 100 years old and not real energy efficient, nor do I heat with a heat pump or have AC, so my use is for cooking, hot water and lights. BGE, the largest supplier, has assistance programs but I don't know the qualifications. I'm sure the other ones do, also.
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I should have mentioned that my house is about 1400 sq. ft., two story stone and frame construction and the water heater is at least 40 years old. |
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11-03-2009, 04:28 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Laurel, Maryland
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I have BGE and I'm on the budget billing plan for both gas and electric. It is currently set at $214/month. Amazingly enough, my actual usage has been below that and I currently have a credit. My home was built in 1898 and is also not energy efficient (about 1500 sf). I do not conserve energy (i.e., lights, TV, computer are always on and AC or heat always runs to make sure I am comfortable). I have seen these threads before and how people are paying well above $300 for monthly utilities. I must be very lucky or under the BGE radar because I'm finding my bills manageable.
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12-06-2009, 06:14 PM
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Junior Member
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Join Date: Nov 2009
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On our 800 sq ft house built in the early 1900s we were paying well over $200/month during the summer. It has been without occupants for a few months now and it's still over $100/month.
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