"Carnivore" wrote in message
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On 3/18/2012 12:55 PM, zzzzzzzzzz wrote:
On Sun, 18 Mar 2012 08:52:21 -0700 (PDT), "
wrote:

On Mar 18, 1:27 am, wrote:
On Sat, 17 Mar 2012 15:35:07 -0700 (PDT), "hr(bob) "

wrote:

Write those thoughts to your local newspaper editor and see if you get
results. Logical, plain, simple statements of facts get you space on
the Editorial page in my area.(suburban Chicago). Utilities are
sensitive to public opinion, in my experioence, and if they are made
to look bad in print, they are more likely to respond.

I like that idea. Thanks.

I'm still waiting for the name of the actual electric company that
charges
$25 a month for a meter rental. Until then, call me skeptical.

It's probably how they charge for billing.

Our's is $32 a month whether I use any electricity or not.
I guess you could call it meter and drop wire rental. ;-)

Our cabin is $38 a month, whether you actually use power or not
Usage is extra

Makes me wonder about putting in a generator behind the garage, in a
soundproof box and running it off Propane when we are there.

Typical use in daytime is fridge, freezer, water pump, water heater, some
lights

The problem is that the break-even would be a few years out
It may also reduce the resale value of the cabin.