Anyone ever deal with BC Hydro over billing issues?
 

Logged into my BC Hydro account and noticed a large one-day spike in my usage this past Sunday. But at the time, I was out of town for the long weekend and didn't return until the following afternoon.

Saturday = 3 kwh (out of town)
Sunday = 16 kwh (out of town)
Monday = 5 kwh (returned late afternoon)

How is it possible that consumption spikes over 5x in a single day while I'm not even there?

The only thing I can think of is the refrigerator running, but does that alone make sense? I am doubtful because in 60 days, I haven't exceeded more than 10 kwh in one day.

It's a 1 br condo with baseboard heaters connected to a thermostat (that's currently set to 0). No gas. I'll probably have to give Hydro a call but am wondering if anyone else has dealt with similar issues?

Have any of your previous Sunday usage have any spikes, even on a smaller scale? Sunday is often the default day for various devices to update themselves, even if they're left in standby mode. Alternatively, maybe a friend or family member with a key came by and decided to cook dinner and crank up the heat. :p

yeah sunday usage is on average higher, but that's also the day i'm usually at home. the highest day of the week seems to be saturday, which is around 8 kwh on average.

in either case, in the past 60 days, the highest single day usage for any day of the week was no more than 9.5 kwh.

someone's coming over when you're gone and having a party.

Ya, install a camera next time you're gone.

Ask if there's a chance someone's meter is mixed up with your account