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07-22-2008, 01:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cwh
Are you sure that is right? Our last bill was still about 6.5 cents per kwh, the same as it has been for years. I heard there was going to be 5% raise in rates, but not a 5 cent raise in rates.
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Yes. I took the total of last month's bill and divided by total kilowatts used (all electric). Yes, a 5% raise in September goes into affect. |
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07-22-2008, 09:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Steel Man
Yes. I took the total of last month's bill and divided by total kilowatts used (all electric). Yes, a 5% raise in September goes into affect.
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I have never done that calculation, I have only gone by the posted rates on the back of the bill. |
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07-23-2008, 08:16 AM
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The Texan formerly known as NWPAguy
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Steel Man
Yes. I took the total of last month's bill and divided by total kilowatts used (all electric). Yes, a 5% raise in September goes into affect.
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Steel Man, if you do that division, you're not necessarily getting the cost of the power generation alone per KWH. You're getting the sum total of the power generation cost, the power transmission cost, and all related taxes. I pay about 5 cents per KWH for power generation but the total cost usually turns out to be around 10 cents (or so) per KWH. |
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07-23-2008, 10:42 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NWPAguy
Steel Man, if you do that division, you're not necessarily getting the cost of the power generation alone per KWH. You're getting the sum total of the power generation cost, the power transmission cost, and all related taxes. I pay about 5 cents per KWH for power generation but the total cost usually turns out to be around 10 cents (or so) per KWH.
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I realize that. Since CPS has four different per kWh charges during the summer months (energy charge, peak capacity charge, fuel adjustment, and regulatory adjustment, plus a fixed service availability charge) I just did a simple calculation that includes the total cost. You can break it down all you want, but the total on the bill is what you pay. Of course, the cost goes down during non-summer months (no peak capacity charge).
Anyway, CPS is still cheaper than most of Texas and the profits go back to San Antonio since they own CPS. |
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07-24-2008, 06:29 PM
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I'm in Houston, TX and just a little confused about all this talk about high prices for electricity... I decided to shop my prices recently and realized that I am apparently getting a really good deal... Last bill was at 13.73 Cents per KW. I'm not complaining, just curious if anyone else is experiencing this. I am on a month to month contract so I know I'm not locked into a rate.
Now my concern is that they've somehow made a mistake and I'M going to get a bill with my rate suddenly jumping 8 cents a KW.
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07-24-2008, 07:36 PM
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it's a Texas thang..you wouldn't understand
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Over yonder, Texas
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well which company are you with?
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Originally Posted by structure04mt
I'm in Houston, TX and just a little confused about all this talk about high prices for electricity... I decided to shop my prices recently and realized that I am apparently getting a really good deal... Last bill was at 13.73 Cents per KW. I'm not complaining, just curious if anyone else is experiencing this. I am on a month to month contract so I know I'm not locked into a rate.
Now my concern is that they've somehow made a mistake and I'M going to get a bill with my rate suddenly jumping 8 cents a KW.
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07-24-2008, 09:49 PM
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I some one pointed out this article in the Wall Street Journal about Texas Electricity prices in Dallas Forum.
Deregulation Jolts Texas Electric Bills:
Free Preview - WSJ.com |
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07-25-2008, 03:12 AM
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It really isn't that high. use should also use the lowest electric provider at www.powertochoose.com
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07-27-2008, 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by killer2021
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If you visit power to chose for the deregulated areas you will not find 12.85/kWh. |
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07-28-2008, 01:27 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Mcallen, TX (Colorado bound!)
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yeah, the cheapest it gave me was 14.6¢/kwh and i currently get 12¢/kwh, so i'll see if they renew it at the same price, fixed.
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