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sf[_9_]

On Fri, 29 Oct 2010 20:50:10 +0000 (UTC),
(Steve Pope) wrote:

> sf > wrote:
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> >Got the PG&E bill today. Electric was $104 and Gas was under $3.
> >Huh, not even $3? The water heater and gas stove are used daily. We
> >did have a little heat wave, but the furnace was used. I need to call
> >them to see if they made a billing mistake, because I will *not*
> >appreciate it if they tack what they should have charged onto my next
> >bill.
>
>
> Did they just switch you to a more modern meter on either gas or electric?
> The switcheroo might throw off the billing.
>
We've had a smart meter for a few months and although the gas shocked
me by how low it was, I'm okay with what they billed. However, I'd
like to try lowering my electric usage and kitchen the lights seem
like an obvious place to start. I can't work in the dark like I used
to which is why I said I wanted to keep the light factor high while
lowering the amount of energy they use. I think I'll use the under
counter lights more and the overhead lights less next month.

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