November was warmer than usual, which led to a $150 savings this month over November 2008, even though electricity and water costs are both up over the same time period. Of course, setting the thermostat to 60°F overnight and 65°F during the day helps a lot, too.
Due to the warmer weather, fewer people living in the house, and let's not forget the energy-saving tips found here on Energy Watcher, we have reduced our BTUs consumed per square foot of living space by half over November 2008!
November 2009 Data
| Electricity, in kWh | Cost / Unit | Gas, in Therms | Cost / Unit | Water, in CCF | Cost / Unit | BTUs / Ft2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Month | 564 | $.101 | 69 | $1.15 | 6 | $2.15 | 2,523 |
| Last Month | 823 | $.096 | 40 | $1.16 | 5 | $2.35 | 1,946 |
| Last Year | 713 | $.096 | 157 | $1.32 | 7 | $1.95 | 5,184 |