Propane- it was nice while it lasted

[wilbilt]

California ... land of high prices. Propane just delivered was $3.92/gallon.

Electricity is likely the higest in the nation here in Northern California thanks to Pacific Gas and Electric. We get a lifeline of 450KwH at 11.43cents
The next tier of 135Kwh is 13cents
The next tier of 315Kwh is 23cents
The next tier is 32cents per kwh.

Yes folks you see it right, when you run your welder here you pay 32 cents per kwh.

I heat with wood. Cook with propane and curse when I have to use electricity.

I paid $2.96/gal a month ago for a fill. 280 gallon tank, I own it.

I use a pellet stove for heat most of the time, the cost is about half of running the LP furnace.

When Pacific Graft & Extortion went to the multi-tiered "over baseline" pricing a couple of years ago, I received an electric bill that was double the $$ of the same month the previous year. The Kwh billed were almost exactly the same.

I was not happy.

At least the plan to require utility-controlled thermostats in residences has fallen through...for now. Talk about "Big Brother"...
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