oh dear god...

[boodie]

The electricty bill arrived, in spite of freezing all during winter because I knew that i couldn't afford to have any heating going, the bill is still over $500.

I have no idea how I am going to afford to pay for this, none at all, the last one almost pushed me towards declaring bankruptcy, this might be the one that does it.

*broken*

Comments

[ladytmara.livejournal.com]

I agree with Vulpy - that seems too high for a single household, honey. I'd be looking into that. See if you can contact the company to see if they can run any checks on if something is wrong. Check with your neighbours to find out which company theirs is through and how much it is. Shop around to available power companies for a quote on how much similar usage would cost through them.

*hugs tight* I'll see what I can do to help you out, honey. I really will.

[ladytmara.livejournal.com]

Honey, would you mind terribly if I raised a little money to send to you? I'm considering opening art commissions to help you out. Let me know, ok? I want to help.

[ladytmara.livejournal.com]

http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/904116/

Let me know if you'd prefer me to take it down - but I want to help.

[wizarth.livejournal.com]

In addition to this, I'd find out if they actually read your meter, or if this is an estimated bill. If its an estimated bill, based on estimated usage, see if you can get them to read your meter. Since as you say, you've dramatically cut back on usage, the bill may be much less.

[dharawal.livejournal.com]

Nah they come around and read the meter, I saw them, part of the problem is that electricity went up by 20% in the space of 6 months and my income didn't.

[dharawal.livejournal.com]

We only have one electricity company in the state, there is no competition, the only other alternative is gas and thats not even available in this street.