BiBottomBoy Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 So for the last 18 years I've lived here the December electric bill has been between 220 and 260 euros. This year it's 118 euros. The only difference is the apartment next door is empty. So I think I've been paying their electric bill. Anybody know what to do? Called the electric company and they want 250 euros just to come out and can't do so until late January. That seems like not the thing to do. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiBottomBoy Posted December 15, 2020 Author Share Posted December 15, 2020 Here's a history of my electric bill. The neighbors moved out in April. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RockHardNYC Posted December 15, 2020 Members Share Posted December 15, 2020 Most Americans are not accustomed to the high cost of energy in Europe. Even in NYC, if you suspect an incorrect bill, you can now send in a photo of your meter. No charge to get it analyzed. If the above were my bill, I would initiate an investigation. If money is tight for you, I'm sorry they require you to pay for that service. One would think during Covid there would be new rules in place. Again, in NYC, customers are eligible for cost reductions if Covid has affected your finances. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiBottomBoy Posted December 15, 2020 Author Share Posted December 15, 2020 Yeah. 250 euros for a "maybe we'll find something wrong and not blame you for the problem" really isn't a possibility given that covid has killed my freelance business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyOz Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 I would have them come and check it out as your landlord may have been doing this. A similar situation happened to me years back with a neighbor house sucking away my electricity. I shut it all off when I went on a holiday for a month and magically, they changed it all. But, that was Thailand and no way to recover anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiBottomBoy Posted December 16, 2020 Author Share Posted December 16, 2020 Yeah, Oz but 250 euros is a fortune for a visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
