I was shocked at our electric bill this month too! $186.20. That was a normal bill when the boys were home, but with just hubby and me that's pretty high.
Two suggestions:
(1) We pay our bill through National Grid (though this may not be your electric co.). To save energy and money they suggest we go online for information to help us save energy and save money on our energy bills @
www.nationalgridus.com/knowhow You may find some help there.
(2) We have a budget plan (we aren't on it for the electric but for the gas we are). The budget plan helps by spreading your payments more evenly across the year. Perhaps your company has a budget plan too.