676. Why Your Power Bill Keeps Going Up (Even When Nothing Changed)

You didn’t change the thermostat.
You didn’t add square footage.
You didn’t start running the system more.

So why is your power bill higher?

In this episode, Derek Cole breaks down the real reasons energy bills keep climbing in homes that feel exactly the same. The truth is, rising power bills usually aren’t caused by one big failure. They’re caused by small, hidden efficiency losses that build up over time.

We talk about how aging HVAC systems quietly use more electricity, how airflow and dirt affect energy costs, why homes slowly lose their ability to hold comfort, and how rising utility rates amplify all of it.

No scare tactics. No sales pitch. Just honest explanations from years in the field to help homeowners understand what their house is telling them — before the bill becomes the wake-up call.

If you’ve ever looked at your energy bill and thought, “Nothing changed,” this episode is for you.