The first step to lowering your electricity bill starts with understanding your household energy use and using the information in your monthly bills to plan ahead for the months when electrical use is greater, particularly the summer months when air conditioning use is highest.

Page 2 of your bill details the kilowatt hours (kWh) billed for the previous month and the same month a year ago.

Don’t have 12 months of bills saved?
If you are signed up for Online Billpay, a 12 month history graph is included in your profile. A more detailed history of your usage can be ordered by calling the Electric Customer Service Representatives at 79-POWER.

Custom Audit: Take this comprehensive online audit and learn how you use electricity and water.
Quick Audit:  Print out  the “Do It Yourself” energy audit and get started making your home more energy efficient.

Use our calculator to analyze how much electricity your air conditioner and appliances cost you each month to help you make decisions about replacing them or using them less frequently.

Learn to read your meter and track the kWh your household uses.

These resources may provide additional information or tips to help you complete energy efficient home improvement projects or provide information that will help you make an informed decision when purchasing a new appliance or air conditioner.

• How to read your bill
• Seasonal Energy Efficiency Tips
• Utility Exploration Center, Energy Efficiency Workshops
• U. S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency
• U.S. Department of Energy,  Energy Star
• California Energy Commission , Flex Your Power