Here in Florida the big two power co’s charge by the killowat hour. If you go over 1,000 hwh you pay a higher rate and also a higher fuel cost. By lowering my bill to 950 kwh I’m at $122 instead of $250 with my dryer. Not using the central air conditioner in the hotter months save around $250 per month. It’s not as cold inside but you get used to it. We have individual ductless room a/c’s from Sanyo that cool us. Very efficient.
Understand. My “empty nester” home now averages less than 500 kWh per month. Agree on AC usage... in our case it sometimes it get so hot here it runs continually so I adjust the thermostat to give the unit an occasional rest. You get used to it, and the weather will always change in a few days.