Gos2slo

Merry belated Christmas all, please click the link below to enroll in the PG&E CARE discount program for low-income families:
CARE/FERA Programs—Enroll/Recertify

BTW, they don't verify this information when you sign up, I've been on it for years and they've asked for a paycheck stub on one occasion. Just make sure your income and # of residents in your home meet these guidelines:

CARE Program Maximum Household Income

For proof, here's my last bill (I'm also on E-6, Time of Use meter)

Charges
01/23/2009 - 02/23/2009
Electric Charges $1,223.07
Total Usage 3,763.00000 Kwh
Winter Partial Peak Usage
Baseline Usage 23.89000 Kwh @ $0.10021
101-130% of Baseline 7.16700 Kwh @ $0.11597
131-200% of Baseline 16.72300 Kwh @ $0.23172
201-300% of Baseline 23.89000 Kwh @ $0.33873
Over 300% of Baseline 151.33000 Kwh @ $0.39480
Winter Off-Peak Usage
Baseline Usage 379.31000 Kwh @ $0.08850
101-130% of Baseline 113.79300 Kwh @ $0.10426
131-200% of Baseline 265.51700 Kwh @ $0.22002
201-300% of Baseline 379.31000 Kwh @ $0.32702
Over 300% of Baseline 2,402.07000 Kwh @ $0.38309
Electric Meter Charge $0.25298 8.10
CARE Discount 945.77-
Net Charges $285.40

Please note that I do not advocate taking advantage of any legal system, and the information posted above is for entertainment purposes only.

Are you not entertained?

Just Yak

no. That program is for families that will die if they get their electric cut off.


"Charges
01/23/2009 - 02/23/2009
Electric Charges $1,223.07"


WTF are you running??? My bill doesnt even break 100 in winter

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Originally Posted by OldPhart
Basic cheat sheet:
Ec goes up, PH goes down=plants require less nutes.
Ec goes down, PH goes up=Plants require more nutes
Ec stable, PH goes up=Equilibrium=Good thang.

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Gos2slo

No, not true, they have a separate program for folks on ventilators and such. This is simply a program to help low-income families pay their bills, and believe it or not, my wife and I (and our roommate) qualify because I'm the only one able to work. The high bill comes from my hot tub, heaters for outdoor livestock, and my home theater, 3 computers, etc...

...and 7 very bright light bulbs. My gas usage is `$160 by itself (drafty house with gas heat/water.)

bobbooty

correct. i am using the CARE program myself. some people say this might be fraudulent, or semi cheating out the electric company, but i dont think so. i am making less then 30k a year, and i have tax forms to prove it.

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Gos2slo

The program you referred to earlier is the Medical Baseline program: Medical Baseline Allowance

CARE is different.

Gos2slo

Agreed, I just figured I could help some folks reduce their bills (by a LOT) especially what with all the layoffs, poor economy, etc. I've helped a couple buddies switch to this program and they could have been on it for years, but didn't know it existed.

bobbooty

yeah, thanks for sharing, i know i have mentioned this a couple times too.

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swordfish

I need this for SoCal Edison not PG&E. Is there a link you can put up for me where I could get comprable rates or a similar program. Thanks a ton if you could make that happen.

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Gos2slo

Sure, I believe it's a state program: SCE - CARE / FERA Rate Programs

I just Googled : So Cal Edison CARE and got the above result.

Cheers mate!

Just Yak

Sorry, guess I was a little jumpin the gun. Apparently this isnt the same as the program stuff ive heard of around here.

Yeah I wish I could qualify, ive never made 30g in my entire life combined. College will prevent much full time jobs.

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I'll grant you I've had more than my share of poignant moments. Life passes most people by while they're making grand plans for it. Throughout my lifetime, I've left pieces of my heart here and there. And now, there's almost not enough to stay alive. But I force a smile, knowing that my ambition far exceeded my talent.

Originally Posted by OldPhart
Basic cheat sheet:
Ec goes up, PH goes down=plants require less nutes.
Ec goes down, PH goes up=Plants require more nutes
Ec stable, PH goes up=Equilibrium=Good thang.

The Spotted Dog