Bedford residents see surprise spikes in electric bills despite lower energy use

Bedford residents see surprise spikes in electric bills despite lower energy use

10 has been tracking recent electricity rate hikes across the region. Yesterday, the focus was on a bill in the General Assembly aimed at lowering costs for AEP customers. But the impact goes beyond AEP. Residents in municipalities like Bedford are also facing unexpected increases in their electric bills. In some cases, the actual cost per kilowatt used is lower than the total bill, leaving people worried and confused.