A homeowner went online to ask other residents in their area for tips about keeping electricity prices low after their bill spiked unexpectedly.
The Nebraska-based homeowner posted about their dilemma in the r/Omaha subreddit. According to the post, the Redditor has lived in the same 1,100-square-foot apartment for years without any bill issues.
However, the Redditor said their electric bill recently increased to more than $200. For reference, the average electric monthly bill for United States residents was $144 in 2024, per the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
"Is this just the new norm or is something wrong?" the Redditor asked. Many Redditors were surprised about the size of the bill compared to the size of the home. "That seems kinda high," another Redditor said. "I live in a 2,500 sq ft house and mine is just over $200."
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Yes 👍 In response to the Reddit post, some homeowners shared their own experiences with skyrocketing electric bills. Others offered some helpful advice.
"Ours was bonkers this month," one commenter responded.
"Check it against your previous months," another Redditor said. "A lot of people are experiencing the same problem."
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