It must be the oiled filled heater that is causing the $50 a month increase. I ran it all winter 24/7 hooked to a Ranco to keep my snakeroom at 81 degrees all the time.

Next winter I may buy some of that plastic to put up over the windows to insulate the room better. I am just renting this place so I don't want to invest a bunch of money in upgrades.

Now that summer is approaching I can turn the oil filled heater off but then again - I will be running the AC so you just cant win with utilities.

Thanks to all for chiming in.