electric bill (Asheville: prices, oil, suburban)

[AJ1972]

Is it just a Florida thing, or did your electric companies hike up prices too?
They just approved a 16-24% increase on our bills starting in August (for South Florida).

[Asheville Native]

This is just the tip of the ice berg, the wheels of the economy are coming off and spiraling inflation is the next phase, driven by energy (oil) costs. The only power companies that won't be effected in the short term are areas with huge amounts of hydroelectric power.

[mullman]

Originally Posted by Asheville Native

This is just the tip of the ice berg, the wheels of the economy are coming off and spiraling inflation is the next phase, driven by energy (oil) costs. The only power companies that won't be effected in the short term are areas with huge amounts of hydroelectric power.

I am a very positive person, but I have to agree with you.
More than any other modern country, the US suburban lifestyle is completely based upon, and only possible, with inexpensive and basically limitless energy (oil). The more I read, I am becoming convinced of the peak oil theory (google it).

[mm34b]

Progress Energy is seeking a rate increase that would boost the average electricity bill of its North Carolina residential customers by more than 16 percent. The change must be approved by the state Utility Commission.