You wouldn't pay your bills without reading them first. Perhaps your electric charges would be easier to reduce if you were more aware of how and when you were incurring them. How much electricity cost depends on where you live.
Areas vary a great deal.
10.70 Check your bill to see what you are being charged. In our area we have one of the lowest rates - 3.99. Try checking your electric meter a few times a day. Do it when your heavy appliances are running. When you see the dials moving quickly around, it may inspire you to slow it down.