National Grid billed me $5950.64+ for natural gas in August (house, costs)

[manekeniko]

My previous bill was $27.94. A new meter was installed. I'm just sick about this now, help!

They just installed a new automatic meter, and is anybody else seeing mistakes

[MrBitterness]

I'd call and see if they can give you a payment plan.

[manekeniko]

Originally Posted by MrBitterness

I'd call and see if they can give you a payment plan.

Not sure if serious. Under $28 to over $5K looks okay to you? I don't even have a gas stove.

[sirtiger]

Originally Posted by MrBitterness

I'd call and see if they can give you a payment plan.

I recommend the balanced billing plan similar to the one PSEG/LIPA offers

[MrBitterness]

Originally Posted by sirtiger

I recommend the balanced billing plan similar to the one PSEG/LIPA offers

We actually just got a notice from PSEG that our balanced billing is going DOWN $70 a month!

[manekeniko]

Moderator cut: language My total heating costs are under $1K for the whole year. People are answering this like it's normal. I have a small house with one zone.

[MrBitterness]

Originally Posted by manekeniko

My total heating costs are under $1K for the whole year. People are answering this like it's normal. I have a small house with one zone.

Maybe there is a leak, but one thing I know is you wont get the bill reduced, so pay it or work it out with them.

[ovi8]

Originally Posted by sirtiger

I recommend the balanced billing plan similar to the one PSEG/LIPA offers

Curious why balanced billing is better unless you need to pinch pennies and don't want unexpected highs. By seeing actual cost every month, you can tell if there's a problem. With balanced billing, you wouldn't know unless there's a significant overage at the end of the year, and then you have to track it down and argue against it somehow.

As for the OP, I saw the option to opt-in to that new meter many months back and quickly decided not to because of potential problems like this. I report the meter every month and know exactly what to expect. I'm holding out as long as possible.

[manekeniko]

This insanity has to be an error due to the new equipment. I smell no gas and don't even have a gas stove. The heater went on only to heat water for the dishwasher and the shower. I requested a visit from the company that I have a service plan with to confirm my equipment is working okay. Haven't had any problems at all before this. If there's a leak, they messed up something outside doing the changeover, nothing changed inside.

I'll not sleep at all tonight, guaranteed.

[manekeniko]

Slomin's (the company that I have a service plan with) said "you probably have a leak underground." National Grid's issue, right?