Title: Overview and Definition of Utility Bills
Headings: Overview and Definition of Utility Bills
Overview and Definition of Utility Bills
Setting Up Utility Service
Monthly Fluctuations
Managing Utility Costs
Getting Assistance

Content: Households may also notice higher or lower water bills at different times of the year if water usage goes up and down seasonally, such as when plants need more water in summer. Managing Utility Costs
After setting up utility service, using the service will incur charges, which will generate monthly bills. Many customers search for ways to lower utility bills to make service more affordable. Raising the indoor temperature of a household during the summer can cause the air conditioner to run less often, which can help lower electric bills. Lowering the indoor temperature in the winter uses less gas to run the furnace. Some utility companies also offer budget plans designed to help consumers afford services. With a budget plan, customers typically pay a flat monthly fee for utility services. If usage exceeds the flat fee, the provider may require the customer to pay the additional amount. A home energy audit is another way to lower utility bills, according to the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy. With a home energy audit, an auditor assesses a house to find problems with air leakage, inadequate insulation and excessive energy consumption.