A
Word to You, The Energy Manager
You are the Energy Manager of your household. This booklet provides
information you need to manage your use of electricity effectively.
It will help you determine how much electricity household items
use, the cost of that energy, and what you can do to control
those costs. If you feel the cost is too high, use the energy
saving ideas in this booklet and learn how to operate your electrical
items as efficiently as possible.
Learn
how to read your electric meter (see page 15 in this booklet).
Then track your usage daily to monitor consumption of electricity
in your home. Be a wise manager of your electricity.
The
Three Parts of Electric Rates
Restructuring has caused many changes in the electric industry.
You have experienced some of those changes, particularly in your
electric bill. Three components make up the price of every kWh, whereas there used to be only a single price.
Keep this information as an easy reference. It is the basis
of every calculation you do while working with this booklet.
Find the numbers on your electric bill, if you do not already
know them. Add all three components together for your total
cost per kilowatt-hour.
| Today’s
Date:___________ |
Name
of Supplier : _______________ |
| Distribution
Charge (+) |
_______¢
per kWh |
| Transmission
Charge (+) |
_______¢
per kWh |
| Electricity
Supply Charge (+) |
______¢
per kWh |
| Total
Cost (=) |
______¢
per kWh |
As you change suppliers, your charges will change. Bangor Hydro
no
longer sells electricity, but only delivers electricity. Therefore,
the electricity supply price you are charged is determined by
the supplier you choose, or the Maine Public Utilities Commission
(MPUC) Standard Offer price if you do not choose a supplier.
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