All electric bills are different. Electricity use varies according to the weather, the age and energy efficiency of the appliances used, lifestyle habits, family size and the number of days in the billing period. The big users of electricity are air-conditioning, space heating, water heating and using a spa or hot tub. When the weather turns hot, and the air conditioner is used, the electric bill will increase. When the weather is cold, those with electric heat experience large increases in their utility bills.
Examples follow that contribute to variations in electricity use.
Weather Related Use Operating the central or room air conditioner during hot weather. Heating a home with electricity. The cost skyrockets during very cold weather. Turning on a space heater to keep an area warm. Using a spa or hot tub with an electric heater that heats the water.