On Monday, Jan. 11, SCE&G set a new winter record for peak electricity demand. Compared to last year at this time, electricity demand is much higher.
Comparing first 13 days of January
|
2009 |
2010 |
| # Days under 30 degrees |
3 |
12 |
| # Days 68 degrees or above |
3 |
0 |
During abnormally cold weather, your heating system has to work harder to maintain your thermostat setting. As a result, your energy bill may be higher than normal. To see how changes in temperature can affect your energy bill, go to the Energy Analyzer.