I'm aware that energy costs are much higher in other parts of the country but here they've always been pretty reasonable. Now, suddenly the market for natural gas is going nuts and the gas companies would rather send it north for more money than to leave it here where it was produced at a cheaper price. Hey! I understand capitalism and the market economy, I just don't have to like it. <VBG> Many of my family and friends are on fixed incomes, these higher rates really slap them hard. George byron bromley wrote: > > George. > > My propane bill for my hot water is higher than that. > > Then add total electric heat at 800 to 1,000 per month > > Byron