On the whole, we're pretty much near the national average for electrical power rates - $0.1344/KWH compared to national $0.1283/KWH. Given that some states are paying well over $0.20/KWH, and Hawaii pays over $0.30, we don't really have all that much to fuss about.
We have nothing to fuss about.On the whole, we're pretty much near the national average for electrical power rates - $0.1344/KWH compared to national $0.1283/KWH. Given that some states are paying well over $0.20/KWH, and Hawaii pays over $0.30, we don't really have all that much to fuss about.
And their response to storm damage has always been excellent too...and we've experienced a lot of that over the years.
Was that the Great Ice Storm? The longest period our power was out was after Isabel in 2003. 11 days.
Yep... At least for here. In Jan-Feb 98 I got sent to Quebec for the one that hit NY and Canada.
My only complaint is that some of the storm damage could be prevented but SMECO doesn't want to take on the cost.
which is what I said. Problem is, it's a good business decision, but if you are in an area that loses power more frequently during storms because of downed wires, you probably don't appreciate it.
We have generators...lots of generators. ;-)
I dont think its a good business decision. Look at the problems places like DC have with underground service. Its been a few years since the last time my service was down for more than a couple hours. Actually, Its been quite awhile (6+ months) that service was interrupted at all. I was out of town but got a message from SMECO that my power had been restored.
I'm confused by your answer. Are you saying that DC has WORSE problems with reliability because of underground service?
DC's problems are poor maintenance, antiquated equipment. You are fortunate, there are some others who lose power on a regular basis, vehicle strikes pole, winds knock down branches onto lines.