Seven Questions to Ask When Analyzing Your Bill

Noticing a difference in the amount of your energy bill can be puzzling. To help determine the reasons for changes to your bill, ask yourself the following questions:

1. Did the price of electric energy change?
2. Have there been significant changes in your home, such as a new appliance or appliance replacement, the size of your family, in-home guests, etc.?
3. How does your energy use compare to the same time period last year?
4. How many days are in this billing period, compared to other billing periods? (SDG&E's monthly billing period may vary from 28-33 days)
5. How does your average daily use compare with last month or with the same time last year?
6. Did weather conditions change?
7. Were there seasonal changes in the baseline allowance during this bill period?