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  1. 02-29-2012, 12:09 AM #1
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    Default our power company wants to raise the rates

    Just what I need to hear. They already had a rate increase less than a year ago. Now they want another 15% increase!

    KCPL Wants To Raise Rates In Missouri - Kansas City News Story - KMBC Kansas City
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    Well that just stinks. 15% is quite a jump. The cost of energy is outrageous.
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  4. 02-29-2012, 06:52 AM #3
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    Can you buy power from another supplier?? Look into it. You might save back that 15%
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  5. 02-29-2012, 07:30 AM #4
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    I feel for you. We only have 1 choice here and they have went for raises at least every year. Sometimes only 6 months apart. Nothing we can do bout it.
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    This so saddens me. If your state is doing it then it makes me nervous that other states will follow.

    Having a hard time not becoming overwhelmed with all the increases. Food, gas, electric, natural gas.
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    we had a 22% increase this summer they asked 4 a 30% angd got 22..we wil get to the 30 in 2% increments every6 months.no pther carrier..it is like being held hostage
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    What's killing me is that when we put in new windows about 3 years ago our usage dropped 30% .... and the rates have risen so much since then we are paying more now than we did before the windows were installed!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Contrary Housewife View Post
    What's killing me is that when we put in new windows about 3 years ago our usage dropped 30% .... and the rates have risen so much since then we are paying more now than we did before the windows were installed!
    Boy do I understand this! Same boat here. It makes me wonder where will it stop!
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    EERE: Energy Savers Home Page has a lot of energy saving tips.
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