Comments on: Gulf Power Files For Rate Increase http://www.northescambia.com/2011/07/gulf-power-files-for-rate-increase Local News for Molino, Bratt, McDavid, Century, Walnut Hill, Cantonment Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:29:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: David Huie Green http://www.northescambia.com/2011/07/gulf-power-files-for-rate-increase/comment-page-1#comment-92105 David Huie Green Wed, 13 Jul 2011 13:03:56 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=60524#comment-92105 REGARDING: " In regards to any energy or power being used the other 26-27 days out of the month when no one is home, there is NONE. We turn off our main breaker to the house and have nothing, including outside lights, fridge/freezer running. So for us to still recieve an approx $50 bill from Gulf Power, " So no night lights up on power poles outside the house? I have two. I guess it's always possible you're just getting shafted, but if you are, then I am too. Unpleasant thought. So did you ever find the total number of kilowatt-hours (KWH) at each place, currently and previously, like in when you were only living around here? David still wondering REGARDING:
” In regards to any energy or power being used the other 26-27 days out of the month when no one is home, there is NONE. We turn off our main breaker to the house and have nothing, including outside lights, fridge/freezer running. So for us to still recieve an approx $50 bill from Gulf Power, ”

So no night lights up on power poles outside the house? I have two.

I guess it’s always possible you’re just getting shafted, but if you are, then I am too. Unpleasant thought.

So did you ever find the total number of kilowatt-hours (KWH) at each place, currently and previously, like in when you were only living around here?

David still wondering

]]> By: Brandy http://www.northescambia.com/2011/07/gulf-power-files-for-rate-increase/comment-page-1#comment-92054 Brandy Tue, 12 Jul 2011 17:04:11 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=60524#comment-92054 @David.. there are substantial differences in the cost of power between FL and LA. I looked over the bills after reading your comment, out of curiosity. In LA power costs per KWH is 0.014740, according to the FL bill (which is much harder to read)because there are Energy and Fuel charges that are 0.05829-Energy and 0.05131-Fuel. In regards to any energy or power being used the other 26-27 days out of the month when no one is home, there is NONE. We turn off our main breaker to the house and have nothing, including outside lights, fridge/freezer running. So for us to still recieve an approx $50 bill from Gulf Power, I feel they are already getting more than their monies worth. They are a monopoly, there is no other choice if you dont like the service you receive, you have a choice in phone service, cable providers, internet, etc. However, if you live in the Pensacola area your choice is GULF POWER, or NO POWER. In LA, it is the same way, we have one choice for a power company and thats it, in my opinion, we need to have more affordable alternative choices for power. Although I will always be thankful that I am not paying 2 bills running over $200/month. I will choose my LA power bill anyday of the month,as my average cost per day here is approx $2.50 (per my average use on my LA power bill). Hoping for better alternatives in the future! @David.. there are substantial differences in the cost of power between FL and LA. I looked over the bills after reading your comment, out of curiosity. In LA power costs per KWH is 0.014740, according to the FL bill (which is much harder to read)because there are Energy and Fuel charges that are 0.05829-Energy and 0.05131-Fuel. In regards to any energy or power being used the other 26-27 days out of the month when no one is home, there is NONE. We turn off our main breaker to the house and have nothing, including outside lights, fridge/freezer running. So for us to still recieve an approx $50 bill from Gulf Power, I feel they are already getting more than their monies worth. They are a monopoly, there is no other choice if you dont like the service you receive, you have a choice in phone service, cable providers, internet, etc. However, if you live in the Pensacola area your choice is GULF POWER, or NO POWER. In LA, it is the same way, we have one choice for a power company and thats it, in my opinion, we need to have more affordable alternative choices for power. Although I will always be thankful that I am not paying 2 bills running over $200/month. I will choose my LA power bill anyday of the month,as my average cost per day here is approx $2.50 (per my average use on my LA power bill). Hoping for better alternatives in the future!

]]> By: JimD http://www.northescambia.com/2011/07/gulf-power-files-for-rate-increase/comment-page-1#comment-92023 JimD Tue, 12 Jul 2011 12:04:36 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=60524#comment-92023 Does Gulf Power have some type of bill averaging Plan. Here in Illinois, we pay a flat rate a month, eventhough our actual bill may be higher or lower than what we pay. For time when it is not too hot or too cold, and people have windows open the electric bill would be low. We pay for gas and electric on one bil and pay around $275 per month. At the end of each year with either carry over the savings or pay the amount due....so far we have never had to pay out. Might be something to look into espically those on a fixed income. There would never be a superise at the mail box, as you would know what your bill was going to be. Does Gulf Power have some type of bill averaging Plan. Here in Illinois, we pay a flat rate a month, eventhough our actual bill may be higher or lower than what we pay. For time when it is not too hot or too cold, and people have windows open the electric bill would be low. We pay for gas and electric on one bil and pay around $275 per month. At the end of each year with either carry over the savings or pay the amount due….so far we have never had to pay out.

Might be something to look into espically those on a fixed income. There would never be a superise at the mail box, as you would know what your bill was going to be.

]]> By: David Huie Green http://www.northescambia.com/2011/07/gulf-power-files-for-rate-increase/comment-page-1#comment-91971 David Huie Green Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:32:34 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=60524#comment-91971 REGARDING: "Our power bill in LA has never been over $97 (and that was this past month of June). While our summertime power bill there always runs $220+ .. So I’m confused as to why the rates are so much higher there and we are generally using the same amount of power here. " Are you sure you're using the same amount of power or are you just assuming it must be the same since the houses are about the same size? Gulf Power has one of the lowest prices per kilowatt-hour, definitely not 2.26 times as great as Louisiana. I would imagine your new home is better sealed and insulated and is using less power to cool than your old one was. Further, if it used to run $220 in 30 days and you use it 4 days per month, that would still be $29.33 as a flat ratio (not that much below the $50 you say you are paying). If you have any outside night lights, they will run even if everything in the house is off. If you have a refrigerator and/or freezer in the house, you probably still have it running while you aren't there. And, of course, there's a base rate of some amount which you pay even if you use no electricity at all--just to have it available and ready to go at a second‘s notice. David guessing at causes wishing for free energy appreciative of those who provide REGARDING:
“Our power bill in LA has never been over $97 (and that was this past month of June). While our summertime power bill there always runs $220+ .. So I’m confused as to why the rates are so much higher there and we are generally using the same amount of power here. ”

Are you sure you’re using the same amount of power or are you just assuming it must be the same since the houses are about the same size? Gulf Power has one of the lowest prices per kilowatt-hour, definitely not 2.26 times as great as Louisiana.

I would imagine your new home is better sealed and insulated and is using less power to cool than your old one was.

Further, if it used to run $220 in 30 days and you use it 4 days per month, that would still be $29.33 as a flat ratio (not that much below the $50 you say you are paying). If you have any outside night lights, they will run even if everything in the house is off. If you have a refrigerator and/or freezer in the house, you probably still have it running while you aren’t there. And, of course, there’s a base rate of some amount which you pay even if you use no electricity at all–just to have it available and ready to go at a second‘s notice.

David guessing at causes
wishing for free energy
appreciative of those who provide

]]> By: Molino-Anon http://www.northescambia.com/2011/07/gulf-power-files-for-rate-increase/comment-page-1#comment-91968 Molino-Anon Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:03:29 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=60524#comment-91968 Converting to solar/wind power is sounding better and better. Sure you're looking at paying about 6-7 grand for up to a 2,000sq ft house to be powered this way, but because of Gulf Powers expensive service, and now trying to increase it even further... A solar power system would pay itself off in 2-3 years. Converting to solar/wind power is sounding better and better. Sure you’re looking at paying about 6-7 grand for up to a 2,000sq ft house to be powered this way, but because of Gulf Powers expensive service, and now trying to increase it even further… A solar power system would pay itself off in 2-3 years.

]]> By: Jack http://www.northescambia.com/2011/07/gulf-power-files-for-rate-increase/comment-page-1#comment-91946 Jack Mon, 11 Jul 2011 05:02:19 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=60524#comment-91946 My last months bill was $430.00? any suggestions My last months bill was $430.00? any suggestions

]]> By: SW http://www.northescambia.com/2011/07/gulf-power-files-for-rate-increase/comment-page-1#comment-91941 SW Mon, 11 Jul 2011 02:42:19 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=60524#comment-91941 I thought President Obama was going to be paying the bills for people! I'm confused. Are we actually going to have to pay for that? I thought President Obama was going to be paying the bills for people!

I’m confused.

Are we actually going to have to pay for that?

]]> By: Bjay http://www.northescambia.com/2011/07/gulf-power-files-for-rate-increase/comment-page-1#comment-91937 Bjay Mon, 11 Jul 2011 01:36:35 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=60524#comment-91937 I wouldnt mind the rise in my bill if they can show where they have been losing money while doing these repairs. They said they have 50,000 new customers so that tells me they are making more money than they were. Buisness owners usually put some of their profit away to pay for repairs and future growth. Maybe G.P. should try doing that first. I wouldnt mind the rise in my bill if they can show where they have been losing money while doing these repairs. They said they have 50,000 new customers so that tells me they are making more money than they were. Buisness owners usually put some of their profit away to pay for repairs and future growth. Maybe G.P. should try doing that first.

]]> By: concerned and mad http://www.northescambia.com/2011/07/gulf-power-files-for-rate-increase/comment-page-1#comment-91911 concerned and mad Sun, 10 Jul 2011 17:12:38 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=60524#comment-91911 ok first of all I am disabled and I didn't get my cost of living raise (10.00) each year, and not getting one next year, thanks to Obama. I have a hard time paying them now. They came last year to clear some weeds, trees, and brush, so that when they put the cement poles up it would all be cleared.. They severly damaged our property with their equipment, huge holes in our grass that would fit a small child in. so when we called them on it they said it would be repaired, hahaha yes they repaired alright. they brought in sand and dirt to fill in all the holes. What a mess. I was so mad I couldn't stand it. Maybe I should file a suit against them and I won't have a problem paying them. Now all of the work they did is all grown back. I think maybe we need to act against this raising costs, with maybe a petition. Hey we all need to do something, we don't have a choice of power companies to chose from and they have us right where they want us.... ok first of all I am disabled and I didn’t get my cost of living raise (10.00) each year, and not getting one next year, thanks to Obama. I have a hard time paying them now. They came last year to clear some weeds, trees, and brush, so that when they put the cement poles up it would all be cleared.. They severly damaged our property with their equipment, huge holes in our grass that would fit a small child in. so when we called them on it they said it would be repaired, hahaha yes they repaired alright. they brought in sand and dirt to fill in all the holes. What a mess. I was so mad I couldn’t stand it. Maybe I should file a suit against them and I won’t have a problem paying them. Now all of the work they did is all grown back.
I think maybe we need to act against this raising costs, with maybe a petition. Hey we all need to do something, we don’t have a choice of power companies to chose from and they have us right where they want us….

]]> By: North End http://www.northescambia.com/2011/07/gulf-power-files-for-rate-increase/comment-page-1#comment-91895 North End Sun, 10 Jul 2011 03:11:36 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=60524#comment-91895 Can I take off on my bill for having to trim tree limbs off power lines? And NO the trees are NOT in my yard I just worry about saftey unlike them. Can I take off on my bill for having to trim tree limbs off power lines? And NO the trees are NOT in my yard I just worry about saftey unlike them.

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