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Sakebomb · 05-06-2008, 17:10 PM

2 months ago, I went around my apartment and replaced all my light bulbs with energy efficient CFL bulbs and I adjusted the power settings on all my PCs to conserve as much as possible.

My electric bill went from about $100 a month to less than $65!!

I was thrilled...until I got a letter in the mail with my latest bill explaining that the company raised thier rates! Same power usage, but my bill is close to $90.

You can imagine my anger.

Anyone have any additional powersaving tips so I can lower my bill again?

Tommorrow Im going to talk with my apartment people to see if I have any options as far as electric companies.
Im currently with Perdenales Electirc Coop, for those of you aware of thier questionable buisness practices.

05-06-2008, 17:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sakebomb Professional Alcoholic *Military Professional* Join Date: 04-30-08 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 25 Country:	Electric company raised rates 2 months ago, I went around my apartment and replaced all my light bulbs with energy efficient CFL bulbs and I adjusted the power settings on all my PCs to conserve as much as possible. My electric bill went from about $100 a month to less than $65!! I was thrilled...until I got a letter in the mail with my latest bill explaining that the company raised thier rates! Same power usage, but my bill is close to $90. You can imagine my anger. Anyone have any additional powersaving tips so I can lower my bill again? Tommorrow Im going to talk with my apartment people to see if I have any options as far as electric companies. Im currently with Perdenales Electirc Coop, for those of you aware of thier questionable buisness practices.