The US equivalent of Ofgem is FERC, or the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, who oversee wholesale and transmission of electricity. On a local level, the individual states have jurisdiction over local distribution. Local distribution, retail sales of electricity inside a state from one entity to an end user, and the siting and development of transmission […]
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Electricity Provider Issues What if I have a billing problem with my electric company? You simply dial your retail provider’s number and speak with them directly. The important thing to remember is that your retail energy supplier is in charge of billing and customer service, while the wires company is in charge of delivering those
How to calculate my electricity bill Once you know how much electricity your appliances and devices consume monthly, it is easy to estimate how much your monthly electricity bills will set you back. Firstly, you should try to find your most recent electricity bill from your supplier to find the unit rate. This is how
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Although many will rely on online calculators to find this value, it is also possible to calculate electricity usage manually. As every appliance and electronic device used within your home is shown in your monthly bill, it is important to include these alongside more conventional sources (heating, cooling, lighting, etc). Although climate control and lighting
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