Eleanor knew her home well enough to spot when something was off. At 64, widowed and living alone, her monthly routine rarely changed, and neither did her electricity use. So when her bill arrived at nearly twice the usual amount, she did not dismiss it as a random spike.
At first, there was no obvious explanation. Nothing inside the house had changed. No new appliance. No unusual heating or cooling. No extra guests staying over.
Then, one restless night, a sound outside led her to the answer.
The Bill Was High for a Reason
When Eleanor looked out toward her driveway, she noticed her neighbor Monica’s Tesla parked near the property. A charging cable was running from the vehicle to Eleanor’s outdoor garage outlet.