Your monthly electric bill is determined by three factors: the amount of electricity you use, weather conditions and the price you pay for electricity.

The amount of electricity you use is the single largest contributor to your monthly electric bill and is the one factor you can control. While many of the appliances and electronic devices we have in our homes require only small amounts of electricity to operate, some appliances – such as your clothes dryer – are more energy intensive. By controlling how often – and for how long – you use your energy-intensive items, you can make a difference in your monthly bill.