JeffF Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 $216.07 for 2036kwh. And that's with ~75,000 incandescent lights running LOR sequences 3-1/2 hours a night for 4 nights and 5 hours a night the other 3 nights. Note, we are also in a state that is known for high electric rates(I think we are in the Top 5?). Last year we used ~2300kwh because I left the inflatables on 24/7 for weeks. An extra $100-$120 to power up our display for a whole month isn't too bad at all imho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilmoney Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 I guess we're getting hosed in Alberta then, my power bill was from dec 5-25 and I paid $368 I believe. Roughly 30000 lights, 100% LED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric walls Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 I haven't received ours yet. It would be interesting to see what the different rates were thought different regions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1983ss454 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 I guess we're getting hosed in Alberta then, my power bill was from dec 5-25 and I paid $368 I believe. Roughly 30000 lights, 100% LED Seems like it's very high up there. Mines somewhere in the range of 30-35 thousand lights. Not much into counting each bulb lol. Around 50% led, 50% incandecent. Mine was $48 more to run from Black Friday to christmas, and one missed night with weather. Also only run 3 hours mon-Thursday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffF Posted January 8, 2015 Author Share Posted January 8, 2015 (edited) I guess we're getting hosed in Alberta then, my power bill was from dec 5-25 and I paid $368 I believe. Roughly 30000 lights, 100% LEDHow many kilowatt hours(kWh) does the $368 pay for? Just curious what you rate is. Edited January 8, 2015 by JeffF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffF Posted January 8, 2015 Author Share Posted January 8, 2015 Seems like it's very high up there. Mines somewhere in the range of 30-35 thousand lights. Not much into counting each bulb lol. Around 50% led, 50% incandecent. Mine was $48 more to run from Black Friday to christmas, and one missed night with weather. Also only run 3 hours mon-Thursday.That's not too bad. And I hear you about counting individual lights... I probably have to pay attention a bit more than LED folks so I have a decent estimate, but I don't know the "real" number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilmoney Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 We get charged for the power we use as well as a distrubution fee every bill....................Not sure how you wouldn't have an inkling on how many lights you have when you have to buy them, install them, plan your electric layout, and finally store them for the season. Maybe it's because I run incandescent lights so I really have to plan my electric distribution? I would think you LED guys would at least realize how many strands you buy and use?How many kilowatt hours(kWh) does the $368 pay for? Just curious what you rate is.Nov 23 Nov 30 410.59Nov 30 Dec 22 1290.41Energy Rate ($/kWh) Energy Charge ($)410.59 x 0.062880 = 25.821290.41 x 0.072740 = 93.86Current Energy ChargesAdministration Fee - Fixed 8.27Cost of Electricity - Variable 119.68Sub-Total 127.95GST 6.40CURRENT ENERGY BILLING 134.35DISTRIBUTOR CHARGES Distribution services provided by:ATCO ElectricMeter Readings Provided by:ATCO ElectricMeter: C00791-09276019ReadingLastActual Dec 22 15,263From To Energy Used (kWh)Nov 23 Dec 22 1701.00Current Distributor ChargesTransmission Charge 55.62Distribution Charge 157.52Rate Riders 13.15 CRLocal Access Fee 20.86Sub-Total 220.85GST 11.04CURRENT DISTRIBUTOR BILLING 231.89Total Charges for Site 0010029104676 366.24ACCOUNT NUMBER STATEMENT DATE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffF Posted January 8, 2015 Author Share Posted January 8, 2015 (edited) WOW!!! That *is* a lot for what you used!!! My condolences. Edited January 8, 2015 by JeffF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulXmas Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 WOW now I am worried about mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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