RonBoyd
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This op-ed piece (http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/19/opinion/19ariely.html?ref=opinion) brings up an important point.
For instance, I received our Utility bill (Xcel Energy) for the month of June and found that it was almost 20% greater than the same period last year.
2007 - $169.62
2008 - $202.57
$32.95 Greater (19.5%)
Yet, I used less energy.
2007
Gas - 14 Therms
Electricity - 1,629 Kilowatt Hours
2008
Gas - 13 Therms
Electricity - 1,620 Kilowatt Hours
Gas increased from $19.12 to $28.08 (32%)
Electricity increased from $150.50 to $174.49 (16%)
I know this all oil related but...
For instance, I received our Utility bill (Xcel Energy) for the month of June and found that it was almost 20% greater than the same period last year.
2007 - $169.62
2008 - $202.57
$32.95 Greater (19.5%)
Yet, I used less energy.
2007
Gas - 14 Therms
Electricity - 1,629 Kilowatt Hours
2008
Gas - 13 Therms
Electricity - 1,620 Kilowatt Hours
Gas increased from $19.12 to $28.08 (32%)
Electricity increased from $150.50 to $174.49 (16%)
I know this all oil related but...