Wow Renee, that's a massive increase.  We see those here as well, especially after not having power for weeks after a hurricane hits.  I just don't understand why electric companies are not more efficient.

We were hit with a huge 50% rate increase this year and it is still stinging..... My August bill hit $490 up from the previous years bill of $322.  September came in at $371 with our consumption down 200 Kwhr's from 2006.  Fortunately the temps are cooling and AC season is about over!

Renee, better get solar panels. Sell the excess to them.

Bill Roberts

My brother-in-law is a detective for the Sheriff's department out here and he's always talking about moving to NV when he retires because of the tax thing.

Bill's solar panel idea is a good one...That would be a good referral partner for you, if you don't have one already. 

Stay cool...but not too cool, or it will cost ya!

Wow! That is a huge increase and that can really throw a families budget out of whack real quick. They say they are not going to raise them again for years and as we all know they are asking again for more money in less than a year. I would rather see them raise it 2% every year for 5 years to get the money they need, this way families can adjust over time.

Ines:  ME TOO!!

Dan:  WOW!  About the same for us.  We just turned off our AC for about 12-16 hours a day.  

Bill:  It is definitely in consideration!

Joey:  LOL & Great Idea!

Todd:  Well supposedly it is only 11% but I am not the only one who has seen an upward to 25-50%