[BigJohn]

Where I live...........

I replaced the heat pump (like an air conditioner and 'furnance') with a smaller unit. Then I set the thermostat to a lower temperature. This causes the heat pump to run continuously. When the heat pump first turns on, she draws a tremendous amount of wattage. By running the heat pump the way I do, it uses less electricity.

I also got rid of the hot water heater and replaced it with an on demand hot water heater.

I also insulated the roof to the max.

Now, my electric bill is drastically less then it was.