True Electric Bill

Be sure this is a true high electric bill. Are there other charges beyond electric service? Are there additional service fees (i.e. deposits, connection/disconnection fees or returned check fees)? Have any past-due amounts from a previous bill been added to the total? Are there ancillary charges added to the bill for other products or services (i.e. generator financing, appliance financing, surge protection service, yard lights, Internet service, etc.)? 

Don't forget about state and local taxes. Has the sales tax rate in your county increased due to voters approving a special local option sales tax?  Also, the fuel adjustment may change monthly.

(This information is located in the body of your billing statement)