Comments on: Gulf Power Seeks $93 Million Rate Hike, Partially For North Escambia Land Purchases

By: mick

mick — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 22:43:21 +0000

I’m spending my money on very efficient solar panels…will be off the power grid in 3 months…screw GP because they are screwing the public

By: Old Lady

Old Lady — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:36:03 +0000

It seems to me the power company has already messed with our natural resources (Escambia River) on the south end. Who would want them to use the North End for Nuclear power? I don’t understand why we aren’t using natural
gas when it is a clean burning source and when it is produced in the Gulf of
Mexico in such large amounts.
I agree with everyone on a business doesn’t charge the customers for improments. That comes out of their profits.

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:01:20 +0000

REGARDING:
“Gulf Powers top executives tell the PSC there has been no increase in almost a decade, I say that’s hogwash and I have my receipts to prove it.”

Could be, but did you subtract the difference in fuel costs? That isn’t a charge to Gulf Power, just a pass-through of expenses — they charge you what the fuel supplier charge them. some claim they’re selling themselves the fuel but I don’t see it, they didn’t show the ownership links to prove it.

David for free power

By: just the facts

just the facts — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:25:00 +0000

From 5-12-06 to 6-12-06 i used 1,021 kwh,my bill was $98.89. From 10-10-11 to 11-8-11 i used 1,044 kwh my bill was $139.06. Gulf Powers top executives tell the PSC there has been no increase in almost a decade,i say thats hogwash and i have my receipts to prove it.

By: Klondike Kid

Klondike Kid — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:47:05 +0000

Sam, I have been to both Iraq & Afghanistan and their lack of amenities still does not convince me that I should agree to be robbed by a utility company that has a monopoly. Perhaps we could get the downtown Occupy protesters to move their protest to the front of the GP bayfront complex & protest the rate hike and I’m sure most of them would hate having a nuke plant close by.

By: DD

DD — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:25:12 +0000

As copied from an article posted on Northescambia from November 6, a little over a month ago. . .Why even bother mentioning reducing the rates and then wanting to raise them again. . .

Gulf Power Drops Rates
November 6, 2011
It’s won’t be much, but Gulf Power Company customers will see a decrease in their electric bill in January due to lower coal and natural gas prices.

Currently, the electricity bill for an average home buying 1,000 kilowatt-hours is $127.16. At the beginning of 2012, the same amount of electricity will cost $125.80, a decrease of $1.36.

“The FPSC adjusts our prices each year based on the cost of the fuel used to make electricity, power bought from other utilities and providers, environmental compliance expenses and the cost of energy efficiency programs for customers,” said Jeff Rogers, Gulf Power Corporate Communications supervisor.

Gulf Power monitors its fuel mix to use the most cost-effective generation available at any time during the day. That has helped the company take advantage of some lower fuel prices for coal and natural gas – the two major fuels Gulf Power uses to make electricity.

“We are pleased with this decrease because it will partially offset the base rate increase request we have before the FPSC,” said Rogers. “If the PSC grants the full amount of the request — the total cost for 1,000 kilowatt-hours was expected to be $134.82. Now, with this decrease, the total will be $133.46. We understand that’s a small decrease, but hopefully fuel costs will continue to decline and we can continue to pass along those savings to our customers.”

By: Bratt area resident

Bratt area resident — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 02:38:15 +0000

I agree with all those fed up with rising costs but don’t think that competition would make it better because Escambia River Electric Co-op (Escambia/Santa Rosa) would be better because they would be charging you right now an average of $140.37 for 1000 Kilowatts used while Gulf Power is charging 127.16 for 1000 Kilowatts. Hope Gulf Power rates are not approved because Escambia River will probably go up also. Since they are suppose to be non-profit organization quess they can raise rates as they wish. Don’t hear many people complain, quess they are content with prizes donated by businesses they give out at annual meeting each year. So why not just charge what you want when no one questions what you do! Monthly board business meetings are held behind locked doors and you have to let them know ahead of time you want to come to the meeting. This is never a problem though, because no one usually shows up. I read a news article where Gulf Power charges a minumum fee of $10.00 per month. Guess what! Escambia River charges $25.00 per month for residential and more for businesses. Maybe Gulf Power will buy out Escambia River Electric so our rates will go down EVEN IF they raise the costs.

By: out of money

out of money — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 02:17:32 +0000

Sam

We may be without those things if they keep raising the rates. We will not be able to pay the bill anymore. I agree with ‘Hater’ why do we have to pay for it before it is built. Please don’t insult us by saying they don’t have the money to build the plant. At least built it or start building it before making customers pay more.

And good point, why do they spend money on ads ? Thats our money they are wasting. We don’t have a choice to buy your power so we don’t need advertisment to rub it in.

By: sam

sam — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:39:36 +0000

just like spoiled kids. go to afghanistan or 100 other countries and stay for a while. after you went without lights. running water. air conditioning, and many other luxuries you take for granted, you would have a change of heart.

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:14:58 +0000

REGARDING:
“NO ONE wants a nuclear power plant here! ”

Not no one, it would be an uninterruptible power supply, not subject to supplies in the Middle East. Further, it’s safer than coal with no greenhouse gas emissions..

I just want their workers to pay attention while at work.

David for better things