jeffro Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 AEP owns the lines in this area, and yes, that is a monopoly. However, it is regulated and approved by the gubmint. The cost to AEP is that they are considered a providor of last resort, meaning that, if FES goes out of business tomorrow, AEP HAS to be able to pick up all of their customers and provide power for them at the drop of a hat, regardless of what it costs for them to have this capacity ready at a moments notice. I continue to advocate that you folks, all of you, find an alternative supplier. Don't like AEP? DON'T BUY YOUR POWER FROM THEM. Yes, you will alway be paying them for distribution, but that is about 33 to 40 percent of your bill. Cutting a companies earning by 60+ percent will get SOMEONE'S attention. Where is a good place to start looking for alternative power suppliers? Interested ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewhop Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Where is a good place to start looking for alternative power suppliers? Interested ASAP. Message the guy who spoketh that knowledge to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwishiwascool Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Message the guy who spoketh that knowledge to you. This. And. I giggle when I see people complain about entitlements in advocation of free market principals... then complain when a business passes its expenses on to the consumer. You can't have it both ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mensan Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 I giggle when I see people complain about entitlements in advocation of free market principals... then complain when a business passes its expenses on to the consumer. You can't have it both ways. http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=695&pictureid=5572 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted January 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 AEP owns the lines in this area, and yes, that is a monopoly. However, it is regulated and approved by the gubmint. The cost to AEP is that they are considered a providor of last resort, meaning that, if FES goes out of business tomorrow, AEP HAS to be able to pick up all of their customers and provide power for them at the drop of a hat, regardless of what it costs for them to have this capacity ready at a moments notice. I continue to advocate that you folks, all of you, find an alternative supplier. Don't like AEP? DON'T BUY YOUR POWER FROM THEM. Yes, you will alway be paying them for distribution, but that is about 33 to 40 percent of your bill. Cutting a companies earning by 60+ percent will get SOMEONE'S attention. As part of the Westerville Co-Op I don't think I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBQdDude Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 From what I read this is a nationwide trend for utility companies to do. WTF? Take it out of your bottom line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 Bunch of cry babies in here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 As part of the Westerville Co-Op I don't think I can. Unfortunately, you are correct. :-( Complain to your municipality, bruh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwishiwascool Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 From what I read this is a nationwide trend for utility companies to do. WTF? Take it out of your bottom line. From what I understand, it's a world wide trend since the dawn of capitalism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigOxley Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 From what I understand, it's a world wide trend since the dawn of capitalism. everyone likes capitalism, until it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDHG940 Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 Anyone considering wind or solar alternatives? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigOxley Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 from what i hear, other solutions have a large initial investment. i might consider it on my next house if i do a new build and roll it into the cost of the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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