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Sparkleshart t1_itri0fg wrote

Projected….means projected. Not actual.

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jjayzx OP t1_itse06r wrote

Says trending towards, as I'm already using more cause its colder but in fact I'm not using more. I suppose it's to make the incoming rate hike appear to be our usage increasing.

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Sparkleshart t1_itsef11 wrote

It’s a guess that you’re trending towards. Because it’s a projection. They’ve also always sent these projections, long before it was RI energy, so no, it’s not to trick you into thinking you’re using more. They put a usage comparison right on your dashboard when you log in. It’s not the conspiracy you’re looking for.

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jjayzx OP t1_itsesfx wrote

I'll check the site to see actual chart cause I think the email itself is just generalized.

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onehappyisland17 t1_itrh398 wrote

No heat til trick or treat!!!

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jjayzx OP t1_itself4 wrote

Yea, we don't turn it on til some time in November. We don't like it hot. Still need to take out ac.

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Beebeeleen t1_its8ujl wrote

Do you use hot water? Probably, right? Do you have a gas furnace or gas stove? If you do then that's why you get charged for gas.

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jjayzx OP t1_itse7kq wrote

That's all stuff that's regularly used. They act like I'm using heating. I haven't even removed damn ac yet.

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Sparkleshart t1_itseitr wrote

…you realize that with colder weather it takes more to heat water right?

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GoGatorsMashedTaters t1_its38xm wrote

Fuck them, I’ve kept my entire A/C and heating unit off for over a month now. Actually, today is the 2nd day in a month where I turn the de-humidifier on.

Gotta say thanks to RI Energy for being soooo transparent that they are a piece of shit utility company. The plus side of making my blood boil is I have no need for heating anymore!

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damaedge t1_itstn1q wrote

RI Energy did just put into effect that ridiculous 40-something-percent price increase. So if they're basing it off of usage in $, then everyone is going to be "using more" when in fact, we are just paying more.

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burton8493 t1_itszqf4 wrote

I also get one multiple times a year telling me I’m using more electricity than my neighbors, I’m an electrician trust me I’m not

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maybebullshitmaybe t1_itu8h39 wrote

I just got the same one and I was like really? I'm also very sure that's not true. The people around me mostly all work from home, many have kids etc. I'm never home. I think that letter is even more douchey than this email, it makes it sound like they actually looked/checked.

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jjayzx OP t1_ituvidf wrote

I read somewhere that the "neighborhood" is actually a large area and the "efficient" homes are the empty ones.

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spundnix32 t1_ituyrxd wrote

Omg I do too and I’m fairly certain I’m not using more electricity than anyone else.

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overthehillhat t1_itrosdz wrote

Looking for personal info?

What was in the address bar or their real email address?

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jjayzx OP t1_itsee7k wrote

It's legit, depends if they have your email and type of subscription. I need to remove these stupid ones.

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