[tabi] Re: new electricity pricing plan (optional)
- From: "Joe Plummer" <joeplummer@xxxxxxx>
- To: <tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2010 16:23:52 -0500
Yes, I heard about this from the Morning show on WFLA FM . The problem is
with this is like the smart meters what if it really ended up with a higher
cost to you and two if you decided you did not like it or it did not fit
your needs could you opt out of it. These questions have not yet been
answer. Also would if enough people got on this ban wagon wouldn't it
change the peek time? This then would throw you in a higher electric plan.
Also the question is if your house or rental is not energy efficient how
would this effect your cost with these smart thermostat. So lots of
questions and so far no answers from the city and lots more question that
have not been listed here that has not been answered yet. Don't forget the
smart meter was supposed to lower people electric bill and did exactly the
opsit. No one has gave a good reason why this has happen. The best answer
they came up with here is that the meter readers was not reading the meters
right. Now you are saying that the city employed meter readers that could
not read and write ? I don't think so I think the smart meters is just not
working right but guess what you can't do anything about it but pay the
bill. So in my opinion is to be careful what you sign up for.
Sign,
JP ( Joe Plummer)
joeplummer@xxxxxxx
-----Original Message-----
From: tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of Allison and Chip Orange
Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2010 2:58 PM
To: tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [tabi] new electricity pricing plan (optional)
Hi all,
below is info on the new optional electricity pricing plan. instead of a
single price, you can switch to a plan which prices it based on the time of
day when you use the power.
To go with this, you can purchase thermostats which automatically change
their temp settings based on the time of day, along with electric hot water
timers which do the same thing.
Chip
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The City Commission approved the first optional rate plan at its October 27,
2010 meeting. This new offering is known as the Nights & Weekends Pricing
Program. As a new Energy Smart Plus program, it offers customers an
alternative rate option with a lower price on electricity used during nights
(7 p.m. - 7 a.m.), weekends and holidays at 7.921 cents / kWh and a higher
rate during weekdays (7 a.m. - 7 p.m.) at 22.264 cents / kWh. The program is
open to 2,000 City of Tallahassee Electric customers as a pilot from
November 1, 2010 through April 30, 2012.
More info at: http://www.talgov.com/you/energy/nw.cfm
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers from that site are copied below.
Q: What are the rates associated with Nights & Weekends?
A: Currently, our electricity is at 12.158 cents / kWh all day, every day.
The new plan will be split between Daytime @ 22.264 cents / kWh and Nights &
Weekends @ 7.921 cents / kWh. State holidays are also at the Nights &
Weekends rate of 7.921 cents / kWh.
Q: Can I stop the program at any time?
A: Yes, but if you return to the program, we will ask you to stay for a
minimum of one year.
Q: If I leave the program will I be able to re-enroll?
A: Yes, as long as there are available spots in the program; and you'll be
required to remain on the plan for at least a full year.
Q: When does this program start?
A: Customers can start signing up on November 1, 2010.
Q: How can I sign up?
A: Call 891.4YOU (4968) or fill out a Customer Request Form for more
information or to sign up.
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