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Oct 31, 2008 Post By: Brooke

Price for Utilities

Okay, Mike and I have not had to pay for utilities because of gov't. housing for many years. We are kind of out of touch on the whole cost of utilities thing but I just got our new Oct. bill for gas and electric and it was for $355.00. To me that feels outrageously high. Before any of you answer. Our gas is $45 for heat, we don't even have Mike's computer here yet. We don't even really watch t.v. on the weekdays, not even on the weekends for that matter, and I don't have my deep freeze plugged in. No xbox, wii, nothing (that's one of the reasons I am very frightened). I'm freaking out a little bit and I need input before I approach the electric company or my rental agency with some kind of conspiracy theory. Let me know, PLEASE!!!!



  1. Dave
    October 31, 2008 10:59 PM

    My take on it? Old house with poor RF factor/insulation. That is steep. Ours at worst in the winter is around $160 and $50 in the summer (no AC). Love old houses with character, hate their 'breath-ability'.

    Dave

  1. Dad
    November 01, 2008 11:24 AM

    I'd invite the ex-Mayor over for lunch and have him change the utility company charges. And, I'd like a couple of free movie passes while you're at it. Kenn

  1. Mom/Barb
    November 01, 2008 11:47 AM

    I keep reflecting on whether I left lights on too much when I was there but I think I was pretty conscientious about it....We'll see when you get next month's bill. It still seems really high. Is it including your neighbor's house? You might want to check the rate per KWH and we could compare whether you are using a lot or whether the rate is just really high!

    Love,
    Barb

  1. Dave
    November 01, 2008 11:51 AM

    Maybe it's that California wind energy? Tell Schwarzenegger to get some Nukes going down there and maybe it'd be cheaper.

    Dave

  1. Buffy
    November 01, 2008 12:34 PM

    I think it is very high. I would call the utility company and discuss it. It's not like it is snowing and the heater is on full blast or that light bulbs cost that much to run.
    Buffy

  1. Marnie
    November 01, 2008 2:11 PM

    As a CA resident, I think that sounds really high. Granted, I live in a 2-bedroom apt but my g&e is rarely over $50 even when I use the heater or A/C. So I'd definitely check that out cause that seems really high.

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