If you look at the usage breakdown of the average utility bill, you'll see that water heating is almost always the third-highest category, according to the Energy Information Administration.

NYSEG wants to make sure you know how to read your bill. NYSEG shared that more than half of their bill is made up of charges that are outside of NYSEG's control. "Costs are rising, and people are ...

She says if the bill is too high, it might be a sign of a water leak. If that’s the case, the bill can be adjusted, but ...