mickey2942
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My friend in Houston is on the same power grid as the hospital, she has had about 30 people staying with her for the last week.
My friend in Houston is on the same power grid as the hospital, she has had about 30 people staying with her for the last week.
Griddy customer unable to switch provider stuck with $17,000 electric bill
Griddy customers face $5,000 electric bills for 5 freezing days in Texas
"In our deregulated market, Griddy and some other power suppliers charge customers wholesale variable rates. Those plans are relatively new — and left customers frustrated after the storm.
Karen Cosby said her cost is $5,000 for usage since Saturday at her 2,700-square-foot house in Rockwall. DeAndre Upshaw of Dallas said the electric bill for his 900-square-foot, two-story townhouse was also $5,000.....
Those spot prices hit $9,000 per megawatt-hour. That means $9 for a kilowatt-hour that usually costs Cosby around 7 cents, and sometimes as little as 2 cents.
In Texas’ deregulated electricity market, Griddy and some other power suppliers charge customers wholesale variable rates per kilowatt-hour. The plans are relatively new. Most Texans pay fixed rates."
Heck, I’ve had gas HVAC in my houses including gas stove, gas hot water heater and gas dryer. All over the south.WTH?! Who could take a hit like that? We are on "Budget" billing here, runs about $120 a month for electric. $50 for gas. 1400 Sq.
The thing about a lot of homes in the warmer climates don't have gas heat, the house runs on electric, because A/C is the most important thing. It is crazy if it is cold.
Heck, I’ve had gas HVAC in my houses including gas stove, gas hot water heater and gas dryer. All over the south.
Electric bill would have been outrageous otherwise.
Boiler/Oil heat in VA/MD/PA.
Think the only time I had electric was in KW.
I’m in Texas in a fairly typical suburban neighborhood. We didn’t even have the option for gas when we built our house. All electric. Thankfully, we have set electric rates. I expect my bill to be very high because I’m sure we used a lot more than normal, but it won’t be like what these other folks on variable rate plans are experiencing.Heck, I’ve had gas HVAC in my houses including gas stove, gas hot water heater and gas dryer. All over the south.
Electric bill would have been outrageous otherwise.
Boiler/Oil heat in VA/MD/PA.
Think the only time I had electric was in KW.
Wow. Just shows how varied things can be in one state! (Although Texas is HUGE)I’m in Texas in a fairly typical suburban neighborhood. We didn’t even have the option for gas when we built our house. All electric. Thankfully, we have set electric rates. I expect my bill to be very high because I’m sure we used a lot more than normal, but it won’t be like what these other folks on variable rate plans are experiencing.
Wow. Just shows how varied things can be in one state! (Although Texas is HUGE)
You need to pack snacks and a cooler to go to Costco. Or make sure there’s a Buc-ees.