07-08-2011, 12:10 PM
My last bill was $130 for 1082kwh and that is with LP Gas stove, dryer and inline hot water. I have CFL everywhere and keep the heatpump at 80-82 degrees in summer (70 in winter). We are well insulated as well and open doors/windows as often as possible.
Three years ago our bill was $80-$90 on average but then the power companies got the Florida legislature to stack the Public Service Commission (which over sees utility rates) in their favor. Among the hidden gems my bill now includes is a fee for Progress Energy to build a nuclear plant IF they decide to build it. If not, they get to keep the money.
Now we are told the current 34-year-old nuclear plant needs $1.4 Billion in repair (the containment walls have cracks) and the customers will pay it through an additional fee. If that isn't enough the Governor also just signed a bill which allows automatic 15% annual rate hikes without any questions.
So my electric is affordable - it's the fees, taxes and rate hikes that are killing me!
Three years ago our bill was $80-$90 on average but then the power companies got the Florida legislature to stack the Public Service Commission (which over sees utility rates) in their favor. Among the hidden gems my bill now includes is a fee for Progress Energy to build a nuclear plant IF they decide to build it. If not, they get to keep the money.
Now we are told the current 34-year-old nuclear plant needs $1.4 Billion in repair (the containment walls have cracks) and the customers will pay it through an additional fee. If that isn't enough the Governor also just signed a bill which allows automatic 15% annual rate hikes without any questions.
So my electric is affordable - it's the fees, taxes and rate hikes that are killing me!