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Old 05-08-2008, 09:18 AM   #14 (permalink)
Sakebomb
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Originally Posted by omon View Post
if we all use power saving equipment, power companies will loose some money, and what will happen when they do?? we see from the first post, they jack up the price, and what can we do??
Well in my particular situation, Im with Perdenales Electric Coop which is recovering from a recent class action lawsuit. That probably has more to do with the raised rates than me changing my light bulbs


Thanks for the power saving advice so far guys.
I turned down the settings on the freezer from totally frozen to just sort-of frozen. We'll see how that works.
Found a good deal for a 14" LCD on amazon.com
Im also getting an electronic thermostat The idea of having my home automatically cool itself down in preparation for my arrival is just too awesome. I am huge gadget whore too.

If all goes well 2 years from now, I should have enough credit built up to get a home loan. Then its time for solar baby!
I don't plan on my future house being completely off-grid, but two or three panels should significantly lower the bill.

Not to get too off topic here, but I really hope the govt or a company like BP will invest serious $$ in femtosecond laser technology to make 100% solar powered cities a reality.

Not to get too off topic here, but I really hope the govt or a company like BP will invest serious $$ in femtosecond laser technology to make 100% solar powered cities a reality.
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