The sucking electrical monopoly dance

Tombigbee Valley Electric Corp. supplies electricity to our area. During the last cycle of 34 days I reduced my electric bill to $55.00 and was proud of my efforts to turn off different items. I also installed a different AC unit and did not run it unless absolutely necessary. So when that bill arrived I felt like my switching off approach was working. Therefore, the switching off has continued. Needless to say my horror upon opening a bill for a period of 4 less days at a total of over $200.00 knocked me to the floor. I live in a very small house and am not here most of the day. I've never had a $200.00 electric bill. That's 4 times the last cycle and during the past few months weather has been extremely mild. I haven't called them for fear that I may become disgusted. Something has to be done and I may write a letter and demand a reply just to see if they even give a damn. Just wish that there was an alternative power source. This is beyond absurd.

Anyone have any ideas or advice?

"When angry, count four; when very angry, swear."
-Mark Twain, Pudd'nhead Wilson, 1894