Sustainability for Seniors: Understanding Your Energy Bill

Understanding your bill and how to compare plans properly.

Ever looked at your energy bill and thought, “Yep… no idea”?

This practical session will show you how to read your electricity (and gas) bill in plain English—what the key charges mean, what’s driving your costs, and the common traps that make a “cheap rate” plan not-so-cheap.

You’ll learn:

• what the supply charge is (and why it matters)
• how usage rates work (flat, time-of-use, controlled load)
• how to spot bill shock risks and hidden cost drivers
• what you need to compare plans accurately for your household

Bring a recent bill if you like — we may be able to use a few examples during the talk.