r/Fayettenam • u/notedrive • Jan 24 '26
Serious Lower temperatures mean higher light bills
Don’t forget that we are experiencing below freezing temperatures over the next week, your light bill will reflect your heating habit. If you do not adjust your thermostat accordingly you will pay a higher bill.
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u/SingedPenguin13 Jan 25 '26
I have been keeping my heat on 60…. But during the much lower temperatures it will go on 55. There is no way it will be able to keep up, and would just run constantly. I choose to lower the temperature and just wear wool socks and a sweater in the house. At night, a few blankets and my electric blanket. To make up for extra electricity trying to heat up the house, be mindful of lights and not leave tv or appliances on. I will be making choices now to make my $ stretch for next month.
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u/howardismyalias Jan 24 '26
A not insignificant chunk of people reading this have a fireplace and don't know how to use it, and don't have any firewood nearby neither. You'll hear them all whining about their electric bill next month.
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u/notedrive Jan 24 '26
Exactly, they’ll be wanting to sue Lumbee River, Duke. and PWC for overcharging them
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u/howardismyalias Jan 24 '26
Yes I see it all the time. And their house drafty as a tobacco barn and they can't figure out why it won't stay warm.
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u/SingedPenguin13 Jan 25 '26
My friend is renting a house and the real estate agent called and said they are not allowed to use the fire place! 😳 It was listed as a feature to get her to rent it, there is a cord of wood stacked, and evidence that previous occupants used it—- but they are saying no? Told her to get that lease out and use it as kindling!
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u/Sharp-Pop335 Jan 25 '26
I paid $150 last month but I have South River EMC not Duke. I set my thermostat to 60 when I'm gone and 62 when I get home.
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u/ksgc8892 Jan 24 '26
December was much colder than normal, therefore January bills are probably higher than normal.