On Oct 29, 4:20*pm, sf > wrote:
> Got the PG&E bill today. *Electric was $104 and Gas was under $3.
> Huh, not even $3? *The water heater and gas stove are used daily. *We
> did have a little heat wave, but the furnace was used. *I need to call
> them to see if they made a billing mistake, because I will *not*
> appreciate it if they tack what they should have charged onto my next
> bill.
>
> I figure at least a third of that electricity was used by the kitchen
> lights. *What I really want to know is this: how do you keep the light
> factor high and your electric bill low for kitchen use? *I'm thinking
> I won't use the "pot" lights as much and just use under counter
> lighting to see if I can lower that charge next month. *
>
> Unfortunately, I think the biggest electric hog is the TV and that's
> not getting turned off any more than it is already.
>
> --
>
> Never trust a dog to watch your food.

What is your usage? What is your rate? How many days did this bill
cover? How many in your household?
Hard to know if your bill is outrageous without knowing some facts.