Why is my electric or gas bill so high, and how do I lower it?

“Why is my electric or gas bill so high, and how do I lower it?”

The person's own interval usage and bills normalized for weather (degree days for each billing period), showing the base load and the hours and seasons that drive the cost, the yearly bill under each rate plan the utility publishes (including time-of-use) priced from the person's own hourly usage, a ranked list of actions with estimated savings, and the energy assistance and discount programs they may qualify for.