Comments on: Century Raising Franchise Fees Charged Gulf Power And EREC; Customers Will Pay Up. http://www.northescambia.com/2021/03/century-raising-franchise-fees-charged-gulf-power-and-erec-customers-will-pay-up Local News for Molino, Bratt, McDavid, Century, Walnut Hill, Cantonment Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:45:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: William Lingo http://www.northescambia.com/2021/03/century-raising-franchise-fees-charged-gulf-power-and-erec-customers-will-pay-up/comment-page-1#comment-446338 William Lingo Tue, 23 Mar 2021 19:36:28 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=435567#comment-446338 @emily Who do you think owns the solar and wind farms in the United States? The existing power companies own them so you won't be getting away from them anytime soon. @emily Who do you think owns the solar and wind farms in the United States? The existing power companies own them so you won’t be getting away from them anytime soon.

]]> By: In line http://www.northescambia.com/2021/03/century-raising-franchise-fees-charged-gulf-power-and-erec-customers-will-pay-up/comment-page-1#comment-446286 In line Tue, 23 Mar 2021 00:02:29 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=435567#comment-446286 With regards to Emily’s thoughtful, yet sharp, criticism of the battle on renewables, I’d like to reply. The amount of energy falling on people’s property is simply stunning. From direct sunlight, to the tremendous amount of thermal energy in an even warm attic, to ground temperatures, property owners simply would not believe what an abundance of energy can be harnessed on their own property. The frustrating and truly mind boggling effort by certain government officials and big money to find ways to prevent or discourage people/property owners from using technology to harness on site energy... it’s crazy. Although not all properties are suited (shade, tall building shadows), most commercial structures are well suited to rooftop solar. Think of retail strip malls, stand alone shops, churches (many sending much of the weekly offering to utility bills)... and all that energy on the roof! Water can easily be heated with heat from attics with heat exchanger water heaters for 90% less electricity. Yes, these devices cost more upfront, but the real need is to think long- and not short-term. It’s called ROI, return on investment. People are missing out on big utility savings, less taxation from utility bills, and money that can be used elsewhere in the business or family. With regards to Emily’s thoughtful, yet sharp, criticism of the battle on renewables, I’d like to reply.

The amount of energy falling on people’s property is simply stunning. From direct sunlight, to the tremendous amount of thermal energy in an even warm attic, to ground temperatures, property owners simply would not believe what an abundance of energy can be harnessed on their own property.

The frustrating and truly mind boggling effort by certain government officials and big money to find ways to prevent or discourage people/property owners from using technology to harness on site energy… it’s crazy.

Although not all properties are suited (shade, tall building shadows), most commercial structures are well suited to rooftop solar. Think of retail strip malls, stand alone shops, churches (many sending much of the weekly offering to utility bills)… and all that energy on the roof!

Water can easily be heated with heat from attics with heat exchanger water heaters for 90% less electricity.

Yes, these devices cost more upfront, but the real need is to think long- and not short-term. It’s called ROI, return on investment.

People are missing out on big utility savings, less taxation from utility bills, and money that can be used elsewhere in the business or family.

]]> By: In line http://www.northescambia.com/2021/03/century-raising-franchise-fees-charged-gulf-power-and-erec-customers-will-pay-up/comment-page-1#comment-446284 In line Mon, 22 Mar 2021 23:41:45 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=435567#comment-446284 After doing a quick internet search on area franchise fees, 5% and 6% are in line with other local governments in the area. Just for clarity, the ADDED 1% will boost the cost of a $140 bill by $1.40. That would be a total franchise fee of $8.40/month on a bill with 1000 kW. Since the fee is utility use based, find ways to use less energy. Insulation and Energy Star have long term benefits on the monthly utility bills! After doing a quick internet search on area franchise fees, 5% and 6% are in line with other local governments in the area.

Just for clarity, the ADDED 1% will boost the cost of a $140 bill by $1.40. That would be a total franchise fee of $8.40/month on a bill with 1000 kW.

Since the fee is utility use based, find ways to use less energy. Insulation and Energy Star have long term benefits on the monthly utility bills!

]]> By: Justice http://www.northescambia.com/2021/03/century-raising-franchise-fees-charged-gulf-power-and-erec-customers-will-pay-up/comment-page-1#comment-446241 Justice Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:52:57 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=435567#comment-446241 I agree 100% with Chris. I agree 100% with Chris.

]]> By: Emily http://www.northescambia.com/2021/03/century-raising-franchise-fees-charged-gulf-power-and-erec-customers-will-pay-up/comment-page-1#comment-446223 Emily Mon, 22 Mar 2021 00:12:48 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=435567#comment-446223 If the United States would start using more solar energy power and windmill power, we wouldn't be so dependent on these electric companies who are holding us virtually hostages to their company's bills and extra fees. The sun and the wind are the cleanest form of energy that we have on this Earth. And yet, the corporations keep lobbying the politicians, who keep doing their bidding. People need to wake up and think for themselves and stop listening to these greedy power hungry political figures, who care nothing about the people who elected them. If the United States would start using more solar energy power and windmill power, we wouldn’t be so dependent on these electric companies who are holding us virtually hostages to their company’s bills and extra fees. The sun and the wind are the cleanest form of energy that we have on this Earth. And yet, the corporations keep lobbying the politicians, who keep doing their bidding. People need to wake up and think for themselves and stop listening to these greedy power hungry political figures, who care nothing about the people who elected them.

]]> By: dishearted http://www.northescambia.com/2021/03/century-raising-franchise-fees-charged-gulf-power-and-erec-customers-will-pay-up/comment-page-1#comment-446170 dishearted Sun, 21 Mar 2021 10:02:35 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=435567#comment-446170 if people have to pay a customer charge to the power company why do they have to pay a franchise fee, ( PSC) Public Service Com is a BIG PROBLEM, if people have to pay a customer charge to the power company why do they have to pay a franchise fee, ( PSC) Public Service Com is a BIG PROBLEM,

]]> By: Chris http://www.northescambia.com/2021/03/century-raising-franchise-fees-charged-gulf-power-and-erec-customers-will-pay-up/comment-page-1#comment-446082 Chris Fri, 19 Mar 2021 18:15:42 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=435567#comment-446082 If you wait long enough, Flomaton and Century will dry up and blow away. If you wait long enough, Flomaton and Century will dry up and blow away.

]]> By: Things not what they seem.... http://www.northescambia.com/2021/03/century-raising-franchise-fees-charged-gulf-power-and-erec-customers-will-pay-up/comment-page-1#comment-446071 Things not what they seem.... Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:21:16 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=435567#comment-446071 Ensley boy, I am promoting you to Ensley Man!!!! You know what you are talking about!!! Ensley boy, I am promoting you to Ensley Man!!!! You know what you are talking about!!!

]]> By: ensley boy http://www.northescambia.com/2021/03/century-raising-franchise-fees-charged-gulf-power-and-erec-customers-will-pay-up/comment-page-1#comment-446067 ensley boy Fri, 19 Mar 2021 13:31:45 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=435567#comment-446067 Most people who are rich own some kind of business.When you raise their taxes they simply pass it on to the customer as Gulf Power did in the above article ( franchise fee ). Biden doesn"t seem to understand that. When you claim your are only going to raise taxes on the rich,that is an inaccurate statement. The increase will always be paid by the the fellow not making &400000.00 a year. Most people who are rich own some kind of business.When you raise their taxes they simply pass it on to the customer as Gulf Power did in the above article ( franchise fee ). Biden doesn”t seem to understand that. When you claim your are only going to raise taxes on the rich,that is an inaccurate statement. The increase will always be paid by the the fellow not making &400000.00 a year.

]]> By: Oversight http://www.northescambia.com/2021/03/century-raising-franchise-fees-charged-gulf-power-and-erec-customers-will-pay-up/comment-page-1#comment-446065 Oversight Fri, 19 Mar 2021 13:04:08 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=435567#comment-446065 Government's insatiable appetite for tax dollars. Century is just getting its bite first. Next will be the county, state and the feds coming after your wallet. Government’s insatiable appetite for tax dollars. Century is just getting its bite first. Next will be the county, state and the feds coming after your wallet.

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