So -- Utilities in Austin

[alfreda89]

I am filling out another grant application, and need a utilities breakdown. Problem is, I lived out by Lakeway the last time I paid utilities (not Austin utilities) and haven't paid gas in a decade. So no idea what my utilities will be on a 2Bd2B 1000 in Austin. The gas company and City of Austin say there are too many variables and will not

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[originalkitsune]

My gas bill is $18-22 a month.
My electric/water/trash bill is approx $80-125 a month. The +100 happens in summer.

I don't unplug anything. All computers run all day.I don't have a TV.
I keep AC at 83 during the day and drop it to 75 at night.
I take 1-2 showers a days, 2-3X a week I fill a HUGE bath rub with epsom salt and soak in it.

I wash 2 loads of laundry a week, most of the time i use cold water wash and rinse.

I have NO dishwasher.

[alfreda89]

That's a help, Kit, thank you!

How big is your house, anyway?

[originalkitsune]

1400 sq ft.

Keep in mind, I have a brand new water heater. new fridge. new washer and new dryer, all of which have energy saving specs.

[alfreda89]

Yes, the apt people have told me $75 for water/sewer/trash -- so i am calculating up slightly, like 100-150 for electric.