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WNYC reporter Ilya Marritz
explains why some people's Con Ed bills are much higher than they were
at this time last year, and what the frigid temperatures have to do with
it.
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Con Ed is very creative with
their myriad of explanations for gouging their customers this month. The
told me it was because the bad weather prevented them from reading our
meters in my building. Of course, as usual, such a thing never results
in a lower bill. Mine was ridiculously inflated. I can't afford to loan
Con Ed $50 this month. And, I might add, interest-free! I'll be
requesting an extension, until they can actually read my meter.
Otherwise, I want interest paid on the overage for the total time it's
in their pockets! Enough is enough!
Feb. 19 2014 08:01 PM
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My bill went up by almost $30
this month. I sit with practically every light turned off during the
day. The only electricity I use is one lamp and my computer. I called
Con Ed and the representative told me about the raise in rates and how
they're getting a lot of complaints. She said she saw that I don't use a
lot of electricity and also explained that they "guess" at how much I
will use. If they charge too much then the following month the bill will
reflect it. This has happened to me before but it's a pain that I have
to pay for what they think I might use. Even though the following
months' bill might be less that doesn't help me if I'm short of funds
this month because of their "guess."
Feb. 19 2014 07:51 PM
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The supply charge for the kilowatt hours went from 8.975 to 17.942 from Jan. to Feb.! How can Edison explain
that increase in one month? My electricity charge went up $24 in a month and my usage in my home doesn't change. I turn off lights when exiting a room and do not use space heaters or other heating equipment. I'm considering exiting the automatic payments from my bank.
that increase in one month? My electricity charge went up $24 in a month and my usage in my home doesn't change. I turn off lights when exiting a room and do not use space heaters or other heating equipment. I'm considering exiting the automatic payments from my bank.
Feb. 19 2014 07:47 PM
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My bill more than doubled...that 22% increase figure is pretty insulting.
Feb. 19 2014 07:06 PM
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I put a Nest thermostat in last
summer and it has really helped me control the heating bill this year by
managing the temps from my iphone and computer. Later, i installed 4
ecobee internet thermostats at our church and we are seeing big
reductions in use there too. Nest works for boilers and gas/oil
furnaces but wont help if you have a shared system. Same with ecobee.
Of the two ecobee is about $100 less and does the same thing but lacks
the cool factor of the Nest.
Conservation is the only answer, cutting down the waste and better managing usage is mandatory to controlling costs.
Conservation is the only answer, cutting down the waste and better managing usage is mandatory to controlling costs.
Feb. 19 2014 06:39 PM
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Please look I to the salaries.
One example: A maintenance man who sweeps floor after 20 yrs on the jobs
earns 120,000 while a normal company in NYC pays $40,000! A lineman
supervisor after 15 yrs earns $170,000 with overtime !
Feb. 19 2014 06:38 PM
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Indeed, the severe winter is
pushing up energy prices all over the Eastern US. We are very lucky
that we have not experienced shortages of natural gas, electricity or
oil, just higher costs.
In the future we may not be so lucky. President Obama's war on coal and all carbon based energy will leave us short on Mega Watts and BTU's when the cold and heat hit hard again. Renewables can only offer a tiny fraction of our ever growing needs.
In the future we may not be so lucky. President Obama's war on coal and all carbon based energy will leave us short on Mega Watts and BTU's when the cold and heat hit hard again. Renewables can only offer a tiny fraction of our ever growing needs.
Feb. 19 2014 06:33 PM
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My bill doubled because the per unit cost doubled. Everyone I know experienced a doubling too.
Is con ed making up that 20% number?
Feb. 19 2014 06:19 PM
Is con ed making up that 20% number?
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