iansltx
join:2007-02-19
Golden, CO
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| reply to crazyk4952
Re: I'm surprised it's *only* $2! Some utilities just have a monthly fee no matter what, in addition to KwH usage. CTEC (local electric cooperative) charges $22.50 per month per meter plus X cents per KwH based on market conditions (their cost), plus another X cents per KwH as a distribution charge (around 2.7 cents iirc). There *is* a fixed cost for providing utility service so I don't have a particular problem with this, but if your energy bill is $10 then stop complaining. |
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 crazyk4952Premium
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| said by iansltx:Some utilities just have a monthly fee no matter what, in addition to KwH usage. CTEC (local electric cooperative) charges $22.50 per month per meter plus X cents per KwH based on market conditions (their cost), plus another X cents per KwH as a distribution charge (around 2.7 cents iirc).
I completely understand this. I believe my electric company charges me a $2-3 fee every month just to have a connection. This is reasonable to me.
said by iansltx:but if your energy bill is $10 then stop complaining.
It's not that simple. As an example, if you used 900 KWH for the month (and you were charged $0.10 per KWH), then you would be billed $90 PLUS the $10 fee.... (it's not just a minimum fee). |
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iansltx
join:2007-02-19
Golden, CO
kudos:2 | Okay, so it's a service fee that goes away when you hit 1000KWh. Makes some sense but is marketed badly |
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