Hey City Data NYC Specialists,
I just got my first full Con Edison bill at $40 and was wondering if this was normal for a person that lives alone.
I work Monday - Friday from 10AM - 6PM so am out most of the time. Gas for cooking and heating is included in my rent.
Appliances / Electronics I keep plugged in 24/7:
2x Verizon Cable Boxes
1x Verizon Modem / Router
1x Nintendo WiiU
1x Nintendo Switch (Well, I take this with me at times, but I do have to charge it every other day)
1x 65 inch TV
1x 50 inch TV
2x 6,600 BTU AC's
1x 1,000 Watt Microwave
1x 300 Watt Wireless Soundbar and Subwoofer
1x Refrigerator (obviously)
4x Fragrance plugs
2x Power Strips
1x Android Charger
1x iPhone Charger
1x Laptop (Plugged in all day)
Almost all electronics are Energy Star Certified.
Obviously I am not using everything all day all at once every single day.
The WiiU / Switch probably gets 2 hours use tops per day. TV and Soundbar may get 2-3 hours. I haven't had a need to fire up the AC's yet, but once Summer hits, I'll guesstimate just $10 - $15, if that, more seeing how the apartment is well insulated.
I read that people unplugged everything they weren't using; I don't think I'm willing to go that far to save a few cents, seeing how modern electronics are much more energy efficient and literally sip zero energy during standby / sleep. But if you're a person who unplugs everything, did you really see a difference in your bill?
I only used 99 kilowatts of energy for the month @ $8.69, then got slapped with $31.00 of delivery fees and surcharges. lol
Given my setup, is this $40 what I should expect as an average? Some days I may not even cut the TV on at all. What are you guys being charged?
Not sure if location has anything to do with cost of service, but I live in Mott Haven if that makes a difference.