PG&E: Anyone else notice an increase in their bill suddenly?

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Dec 2, 2006
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I dont know what the fuck is going on but my bill increased by about 50% from last year at this time. I'm an energy waster(leave lights on, bathroom fans, etc.) but havent changed my habits and dont know where this energy is going, any suggesstions?
 
Sep 28, 2002
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Mine was $100 more than last month, I called them on it and they said they didn't turn on the "smart meter" and they estimated the bill. PG & E installed these new "smart meters" and didn't even turn them on. Call them and find out, because with my bill they just pulled a number out of their ass and they were way off. They offered me to play the bill minus the $100.
 
Jan 12, 2006
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20% OFF YOUR BILL

CARE (California Alternate Rates for Energy)
http://www.pge.com/care/

We understand that these are challenging economic times. As part of PG&E's Breathe Easy Solutions™, our CARE Program can provide assistance. We’ll help you manage your energy costs–which can be helpful when there are financial challenges or unexpected changes in your situation.

The CARE Program provides a monthly discount on energy bills for income qualified households and housing facilities. Qualifications are based on the number of persons living in your home and your total annual household income.

Together, we can find solutions.
 

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blunt_hogg559
Jul 6, 2005
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that's why michael crabtree's bitch ass aint even signing with the niners. what a waste of a fucking pick.
 
Feb 8, 2006
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My bill is ridiculous so i called pg&e and they basically said you went over your allotment of kilowatts or somthing like that......... And basically every one is charged on a tier system so after you exceed your initial amount they charge you at a higher rate for X amount more and if you exceed that then you move up another tier and are charged even more........ its almost like minutes on a cell phone exceed your minutes you get TAXED........................
 

FatBlunts209

2 SWISHERS = 1 BLUNT
Feb 21, 2008
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do what i do,call your company and tell them you want to do your bill as payments..we have our ac all day over here no matter how much electricity we use our bill is always $65 a month no matter what we dont have to pay interest or lets say we used 500$ worth of pgne this month we only paying 65$ if we move next month we still will not owe that difference but you gotta get approved to be on this payment plan i suggest you give it a try all of you...
 

I AM

Some Random Asshole
Apr 25, 2002
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i hate it when people waste energy and electricity like that then wonder why the bill is so high.

~k.
It's pretty easy to conserve.

When you leave a room, turn the lights off. If you leave the room, turn the TV off. If you leave the HOUSE, turn EVERYTHING off.

I put my computer on sleep when I leave, so it's using minimal energy. I never leave lights on, or the TV, or anything.

You can even try keeping the refrigerator door closed more, or not keeping it open as long.

And it is summer, so all you guys using AIR CONDITIONING are using a lot of energy like that.

Come on now, energy bill = high cause.....usage = high.

Use less, spend less.

I lived in a small town when I went to college, it was between 0 and 10 degrees for 2 weeks the last January I was there...my bill that month, with the heat constantly on to at least 60....was only $55.

Just THINK about what you are using. And how much is it going to cost you in the end.
 
Nov 20, 2005
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and yeah the meters have been swapped out for ones that are digital. notice u dont see people going around checking meters anymore?

~k.