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13. I know people who have Excel, they pay a lot more than I do.

Mon Sep 5, 2022, 08:35 AM

Sep 2022

Last edited Mon Sep 5, 2022, 09:27 AM - Edit history (1)

Perhaps they should take some of that money they make and put it back into the grid to avoid those collapses.

https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/video/xcel-energy-asks-for-yet-another-rate-increase/#x

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People in Colorado signed up for the smart thermostats. [View all] The Jungle 1 Sep 2022 OP

One problem with everyone is not reading the contract you sign jimfields33 Sep 2022 #4

I'm not defending them, just stating the obvious. CentralMass Sep 2022 #8

Personal responsibility for own decisions jimfields33 Sep 2022 #2

Greedy scoundrels who exploit the "suckers born every minute" lostnfound Sep 2022 #9

That also is true. Perfect response. jimfields33 Sep 2022 #10

I had that in NC on my hot water tank-only. I was charged a cheaper rate. patricia92243 Sep 2022 #3

They locked it at what, 80 degrees? Something like that. Mariana Sep 2022 #11

Yes, because of a grid-threatening heatwave NickB79 Sep 2022 #12

I know people who have Excel, they pay a lot more than I do. Autumn Sep 2022 #13

People get mad here too LeftInTX Sep 2022 #7