the Electric Companies to terminate service for failure of payment during triple digit heat waves. The Electric Companies do not like the idea (duh) and released a statement proclaiming that they already have a policy into play that does not allow the termination of service during triple digit weather. They lied. Because we got nearly a $500.00 electric bill for last month ( I really don't know why so high, we keep thermo on 78) and I called to make arrangements for payment. They threatened us with a cut-off. We have had triple digit weather non-stop here for 2 weeks. I wish there was a way to get this information to the right people and let them know that even if there is a policy on paper, that the Electric Companies do not go by it. Any ideas on who to contact with this information and who to tell that we need this Bill? There are people worse of than me (elderly and such) who cannot pay the high rates and need time to pay off the bill.
2006-07-19 03:07:01 · 4 answers · asked by Debi L 3 in News & Events ➔ Current Events
You can't let them cut you off in that kind of heat and I don't think , legally they can. Look at all the people that die during a heat wave or have to go to a shelter of some kind.
My idea is, call your local T.V. station. They love to get a hold of local stuff like this. It will work, I guarantee it. What do you have to lose and everything to gain. To show good will, perhaps the electric company will give you a break in your bill. I hope you got the name of the person that told you that you would get shut off.
Go call the T.V. station right now......................Let us know what happens. Good Luck.......It is criminal on the electric companies part to do that or threaten that.
2006-07-19 03:18:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what state you are in, but you can go to the state's legislature web site, find your representative, and send them a letter. Not an e-mail, but a letter.
Does your electric company have the Budget Billing Plan? Our local electric company has this plan to account for seasonal fluctuations in your bill. They take an average of your monthly usage and you pay the same amount every month, rather than $150 in the winter and $500 in the summer, you may pay $200 all year round.
2006-07-19 03:17:40 · answer #2 · answered by musing 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a good idea.
We have levelizing of the electric bill here. (Arkansas)
2006-07-19 03:19:57 · answer #3 · answered by namsaev 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some states already have such laws
2006-07-19 03:10:21 · answer #4 · answered by thepathfinder804 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋