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Above graph based on data from the Energy Information Administration of the Dept. of Energy
As you might have noticed, electric bills are on the rise. Why? Because fuel rates (natural gas prices) are higher. Even though our service rates at United are the same as always, we are impacted by the increase in fuel cost. We buy our power from Brazos Electric Cooperative. Like many power generators in Texas and across the United States, Brazos uses natural gas to run its electric-generating turbines. So what’s happened? Natural gas prices have gone sky high. Since Brazos is paying more, they pass the charge onto us, and that increase in natural gas prices is passed on to all of us as consumers. If it’s any comfort, as a cooperative, we’re forbidden by law to make a penny on “pass-on” charges. All you’re paying is the rise in natural gas costs. Unfortunately, while this increase is not likely to go higher, it may not go down anytime soon.
The good news is, there are things we both can do. We’ve posted energy tips on our Web site and each United office has energy savings manuals available for you to learn how to save more on your electric bill. We’ll even send an energy-cost expert to your home for a free analysis. On your side, you can adjust your thermostat, fix leaky ducts, install insulation and much more.
What else can members do? Plenty! Check out the Energy Tips link on this Web site.
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