On Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:53:40 -0800, "nom=de=plume"
wrote:
"John H" wrote in message
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On Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:25:06 -0800, "nom=de=plume"
wrote:
"John H" wrote in message
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On Dec 29, 5:33 pm, "nom=de=plume" wrote:
"John H" wrote in message
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Today I opened my electricity bill to find a golden opportunity for an
Al Gore believer to step forward and do something about global
warming.
Here's the deal:
For only 1.5 cents more per kilowatt-hour of electricity usage, I can
purchase renewable energy certificates equal to 100% of my monthly
usage. As I average about 1000 kWh per month, this would amount to
*only* $15 per month in addition to my normal bill.
So, here is a chance to make a difference. You send me $15 per month,
and I sign up for the program! Then, 100% of my electricity usage will
be from renewable energy sources, to wit: 69% wind and 31% biomass
from facilities in Missouri, Indiana, and Louisiana.
WHAT A DEAL!
I know several of you will want to participate, so I must take the
first offer. Also, as I don't want to jerk the electric company around
every month, I'd like to get a years worth of payment in advance. Just
send a check for $180 and we're good.
Do you seriously think anyone here with half a brain would trust you
with
$15? How about this... give me your electric company's phone number and
your
account number. I'll pay them the $180 directly. Put up or shut up.
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Nom=de=Plume
Cool. Send me an email. I don't want to broadcast my account number
over the internet. There are some folks here who are not very
trustworthy.
I understand your concern. I don't have your email address. You can email
me
at .
Better yet, how about I send the info to Tim, and you send the $180 to
Tim?
I'm happy to send him email as well, but I don't have his email address.
In
any case, I'm willing to pay the company directly, but I'm not willing to
send you or any individual a check.
Either way, let me know.
Done.
Disregard last. I called Dominion Power to see if it were possible for
you to do what you suggested. It's not possible. The charges *must* be
added to my electric bill.
So, let's look at alternatives. Are you saying there is no one here
that you trust with $180? We're not talking big money here.
If you send the money to Tim, I'll have my account adjusted. Then I
can publish a photo of my statement each month proving that I'm paying
the amount.
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John H
All decisions, even those of liberals, are the result of binary thinking.
How about this... you make the payment (I'm assuming you can afford it),
post a copy of the paid bill with the extra $180, then I'll send you money
order via regular mail. I'm going to France for a short trip beginning on
1/1. Assuming there are no terrorists on the plane, I return Thursday next.
If I see it's been paid, the MO will go out the next business day.
I really don't know anyone on this newsgroup. I prefer to stay anonymous.
I can't pay the entire amount at one time. I can add 15 cents per
kilowatt hour used to my bill. Or, I can tell them to add $14 or $16
per month to my bill. The $180 is an estimate of what the additional
cost per kilowatt hour would be, given the average usage for a year.
I could have them add the 15 cents per kilowatt hour to my monthly
bill. Then I could post a copy of my monthly bill showing the amount
of increase due to the 'greening' of my electricity. Then you could
send me a check for the difference.
Agreed?
--
John H
All decisions, even those of liberals, are the result of binary thinking.