If you noticed a big increase in your most recent hydro bill, you are not alone. The issue has dominated discussion in recent days on VOCM open line and on social media., Newfoundland Power says that many customers are encountering might simply be associated with heating costs in the dead of winter.
The last change in electricity rates a 2.5 percent increase, came in July. Newfoundland power says if your main heat source is electric then you have seen an increase. Electric base board heaters have to work harder in colder weather and the high winds experienced of late aren’t making things any easier. In many parts of the province the number of days with high winds have been above average over the last month.
Newfoundland Power suggests that more people working home and kids learning virtually for most part of January have also had an impact on electric bills.
The power utility says customers should check the number of kilowatt hours used and the number of billing days when comparing one month over other.
Story Courtesy of VOCM news.