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52. It's all folly - I remember the WIN (Whip Inflation Now) why back when

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Tue Apr 19, 2022, 11:28 AM

Apr 2022

Lived in D.C. area and they were pushing energy conservation to drive down the electric bills. The power company said., "Conserve, save those $, help us help you to save by insulation, energy initiatives, lowering home temps, turn off lights, etc."

Well, most took it to heart. Hell, I upgraded my windows and insulation and thought about passive solar energy to the point of ripping off the back of my house to install a water/concrete heat sink.

Things worked out so well in the D.C. area that the power company lost income because everyone taking the initiative SO the bastards then demanded a price increase to offset lost revenue - and got it.

Can't win.

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Starting to get worried for us fixed income people. [View all] leftyladyfrommo Apr 2022 OP

It isn't good for anyone. Ace Rothstein Apr 2022 #1

I read that higher prices have increased household leftyladyfrommo Apr 2022 #2

The pet costs are crazy. BlackSkimmer Apr 2022 #3

I buy the lowest grade of locally caught fresh fish instead of pet food jfz9580m Apr 2022 #5

That's a great idea. Didn't think of it. BlackSkimmer Apr 2022 #11

Just make sure they have balanced nutrition. leftyladyfrommo Apr 2022 #22

.. jfz9580m Apr 2022 #27

Cats need taurine Marthe48 Apr 2022 #44

Thanks! I hear you.. jfz9580m Apr 2022 #47

Fish contain mercury and other heavy metals... 2naSalit Apr 2022 #66

I try to avoid buying meat and diary when possible tbh :-/ jfz9580m Apr 2022 #67

Interesting dynamic. 2naSalit Apr 2022 #68

Thanks jfz9580m Apr 2022 #71

The house pets we have bred over thousands of years Mr.Bill Apr 2022 #72

Makes sense jfz9580m Apr 2022 #73

Good luck! jfz9580m Apr 2022 #25

Canned mackerel hamsterjill Apr 2022 #28

Make Sure RobinA Apr 2022 #57

"Our electric rate is 6x higher between 4pm and 8pm." progree Apr 2022 #4

I am not touching my savings unless I just get desperate .nt leftyladyfrommo Apr 2022 #17

I'm glad you can do that. But even so, its purchasing power is eroding progree Apr 2022 #35

It's terrible for the ones on fixed incomes, but I cannot even fathom how horrible it is for those Ferrets are Cool Apr 2022 #6

No offense, but this has been a shit hole country since 1981... Moostache Apr 2022 #46

I can't see how the Democratic house especially can blame reagonomics jimfields33 Apr 2022 #50

That was still an era of "bipartisanship"... Moostache Apr 2022 #53

Reagan has been out of office for 34 years now MichMan Apr 2022 #76

You said it yourself... Moostache Apr 2022 #79

I'm on a fixed income also Tickle Apr 2022 #7

Groceries two days ago...$105 for two bags that are usually in the $70-80 range... Wounded Bear Apr 2022 #8

I read thst rents are really going up. I think they are leftyladyfrommo Apr 2022 #13

I'm in subsidized housing, so I assume there are limits... Wounded Bear Apr 2022 #18

Went through our old credit card statements. Groceries went from $130 in 2019 to $190 lately Amishman Apr 2022 #32

That's where I go, too. nt leftyladyfrommo Apr 2022 #34

Same % increase here Homoudont Apr 2022 #62

I know what you mean. XacerbatedDem Apr 2022 #9

Oh, I almost forgot. XacerbatedDem Apr 2022 #24

I am on level pay for electric. I don't need it leftyladyfrommo Apr 2022 #29

This is how radical I am. I am cooking for myself. leftyladyfrommo Apr 2022 #10

Good info 4-8 which makes since. When I turn mine on. When I get home from work. LizBeth Apr 2022 #12

4 pm I just turn everything I can off. That's pretty easy. nt leftyladyfrommo Apr 2022 #14

And yet still your bill doubled. Were you doing that when you got such a huge difference? LizBeth Apr 2022 #16

Honestly. I used very little of everything. Compared to leftyladyfrommo Apr 2022 #19

I have mine down 65-67 and only so many hours a day. Work so that eliminates LizBeth Apr 2022 #23

I usually do 65 during the day and 62 at night. leftyladyfrommo Apr 2022 #31

The rates doubled. That's why it all doubled. nt leftyladyfrommo Apr 2022 #26

+1. Think how high it would be not taking steps to keep it down. Thanks. LizBeth Apr 2022 #30

People here are screaming bloody murder but it does leftyladyfrommo Apr 2022 #33

Trumpflation. roamer65 Apr 2022 #15

I saw where the average person can use use 300 gal. leftyladyfrommo Apr 2022 #20

Lucky! MissB Apr 2022 #40

If you can, apply for LIHEAP WhiteTara Apr 2022 #21

The power company that serves my area offers a free energy evaluation service. littlemissmartypants Apr 2022 #36

I don't have hot water. Don't need it. leftyladyfrommo Apr 2022 #45

I live alone. I also prefer not to take cold baths or showers, especially littlemissmartypants Apr 2022 #48

I don't have a shower and my knees don't do bathtubs leftyladyfrommo Apr 2022 #64

My Former Employer's Raises Were Max, 3% GB_RN Apr 2022 #37

Our solar panels were installed yesterday Sympthsical Apr 2022 #38

Lots of folks relying on food banks MissB Apr 2022 #41

I'm Napa adjacent Sympthsical Apr 2022 #42

We also wanted to install solar, notinkansas Apr 2022 #59

Do you have to add some special insurance to cover your new panels? questionseverything Apr 2022 #75

It gets folded into your homeowner's insurance Sympthsical Apr 2022 #77

Good to know questionseverything Apr 2022 #78

Large corps making $ off the backs of the poor. Joinfortmill Apr 2022 #39

It's across ForgedCrank Apr 2022 #43

I have heard that saving on electric bills is helped greatly by unplugging TVs, stereos and PCs Moostache Apr 2022 #49

The future will not be kind to lower income folks. WestMichRad Apr 2022 #51

It's all folly - I remember the WIN (Whip Inflation Now) why back when packman Apr 2022 #52

You are right to be worried - I sure am. BobTheSubgenius Apr 2022 #54

That's a hell of an increase for someone on a fixed income! Predatory Capitalism alive and well Emile Apr 2022 #55

We were lucky in NM to have a pretty mild winter Warpy Apr 2022 #56

Alliant Energy here in Wisconsin, averaging 300 dollars for the winter months. sarcasmo Apr 2022 #58

Factor in the ridiculous cost of food SheltieLover Apr 2022 #60

Looks like America has no choice but to return the GQP to power in DC maxsolomon Apr 2022 #61

Me too XanaDUer2 Apr 2022 #63

Fixed income people inthewind21 Apr 2022 #65

The term fixed income is meaningless. marie999 Apr 2022 #70

If anyone is able-bodied and able-minded, Mr.Bill Apr 2022 #74

Inflation is simple the economy getting back on it's feet from the Trump disaster. fescuerescue Apr 2022 #69