If your in a non med state and your not fucking around about your can being gone, I would be gone. My 1/2 cent
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Power Company keeps sending me comparisons of my usage compared to my neighbors
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If your in a non med state and your not fucking around about your can being gone, I would be gone. My 1/2 cent
Nadicus_Maximus
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They are about to roast you
I surely hope you didn't put anything incriminating in your trash... but agreed, if your doing anything on a level that would interest the popo its not worth the risk imo, move outa the area
And back to the original question... 1k is not much at all, here's a link that shows the usage of a few other major home appliances :
http://www.sparkenergy.com/blog/2012/march/appliance-electricity-usage-guide/
Think of how many homes have an extra fridge or freezer in the basement, tvs in every room, washer and drier running all day for houses with a few kids in the mix. I wouldn't worry over 1 light. If anything, take steps to reduce your usage elsewhere and add to your light setup! Put up a line to dry clothes on, buy a woodstove for a couple hundo, it all depends on where you live but the possibilities are endless
http://www.sparkenergy.com/blog/2012/march/appliance-electricity-usage-guide/
Think of how many homes have an extra fridge or freezer in the basement, tvs in every room, washer and drier running all day for houses with a few kids in the mix. I wouldn't worry over 1 light. If anything, take steps to reduce your usage elsewhere and add to your light setup! Put up a line to dry clothes on, buy a woodstove for a couple hundo, it all depends on where you live but the possibilities are endless
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GoodyTwoShoes
Not always that easy; sometimes you have a good living set up going, and there's problems finding somewhere else, and moving your stuff. If it comes to that I will just bunker down and wait it out.
They have been surveilling me for about three years now, and still haven't moved in on me, apart from a knock and talk.
I'm thinking stealing my trash can is a sign of desperation.
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BasementGrower
dont worry . if ur not running a huge room id say just pay ur bill ontime and dont worry bout it .
Whatever the reasons for using more power than average, people get those notices. I started getting them years ago when I set up several large aquariums, which suck a lot of power, particularly the heaters. same with my aquarium enthusiast buddies.
I recycle my cfl's at work, and don't understand the raving about them. If I lived in an area where LEO's targeted high electrical usage, I'd try to reduce my signature as much as I reasonably could, regardless of how well I liked CFL lighting.
I wouldn't be trying to save the world, but rather limit my bills & my exposure to scrutiny.
Safety first & all that...
I recycle my cfl's at work, and don't understand the raving about them. If I lived in an area where LEO's targeted high electrical usage, I'd try to reduce my signature as much as I reasonably could, regardless of how well I liked CFL lighting.
I wouldn't be trying to save the world, but rather limit my bills & my exposure to scrutiny.
Safety first & all that...
send em back comparison rates from other power companies LOL
KnuckleHedd
Member
I'm glad you guys posted this stuff. We got smart meters about a year ago. begining about 2 months ago I started getting the notices. I'm 200% over my non-efficient neighbors. I was seeing the power companys name on my caller ID for a long time, but never picked up. this really had me going when I got the 3rd one today. I need to switch to digital 600's or something.
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lemongrove
I get those too but I ignore them. The power company should be sending me thank you notes for giving them such good business and for paying on time. If they want to complain about my usage they should go to the legislators and demand they let growers grow outside; then they wouldn't have to worry about us. Trust me I would much rather grow outside and use the free energy from the sun.
I you are going to force me to hide my growing by making me grow inside then shut the fuck up about my electric bill.
I you are going to force me to hide my growing by making me grow inside then shut the fuck up about my electric bill.
Send them a letter showing comparisons of their prices compared to cheaper suppliers, that'll probably shut em up.....
a day in the life...
don't steal, the government HATES competition!
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2013...r-large-marijuana-grow-at-jurupa-valley-home/
just get a second 1k and even up the usage over 24h
It doesn't work with smart meters. They can detect the shutdown of the 1st lamp and startup surge of the 2nd in the split second it takes to flip.
Also, flat energy usage is unusual in itself. Usually there is a little surge in the morning when people have showers and breakfast, set the washing machine. then drops off through the day, and has another surge, in the evening, with little peaks at various points, and drops off again through the night when you are asleep
Unhelpful....Really? Thank you sir, may I have another. The info is right there in the smart meter thread Mr anon neg nozzle.
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One option to keep utility-measured power usage down is to get a small, quiet, gas generator, and to switch the HID light array to that when you're awake and it's convenient.
This has other side effects though - exhaust fumes & noise.
One of the possible fringe benefits is more CO2 (the primary products of combustion are CO2 and H20; it's the secondary emissions, e.g. carbon monoxide, that justify concern).
As a 'dodge' to justify energy consumption, having a bunch of computers on a rack in view of the front door, or a window, is one option. You can get old computers cheap via Craigslist & garage sales.
This has other side effects though - exhaust fumes & noise.
One of the possible fringe benefits is more CO2 (the primary products of combustion are CO2 and H20; it's the secondary emissions, e.g. carbon monoxide, that justify concern).
As a 'dodge' to justify energy consumption, having a bunch of computers on a rack in view of the front door, or a window, is one option. You can get old computers cheap via Craigslist & garage sales.
Forgot to add - just say the computers are your 'renderfarm' and that they're running 'Blender' (industrial strength open source 3D program ... fun to learn when you're stoned anyway !
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