Well we were lucky enough to enjoy a couple of sunny days with temperatures in the 70’s last week. Even with the return of some light snow we know April and with it warmer weather is just around the corner. Now is a great time to begin thinking about air conditioning systems and preparing them for another summer’s heat. Call Apple Heating & Cooling and schedule your Precision Tune Up on your air conditioner before the rush.
Archive for March, 2010
Spring weather is around the corner
Saturday, March 27th, 2010Electric rate robbery
Monday, March 8th, 2010This winter has been a shocker for those of us who heat with electricity purchased from First Energy. Electric rates have gone up in many cases 100% or more. In my own case my December bill went from $225 to $499 even though I used less electricity.
What has happened is our utility – First Energy – has discontinued our discounted rate that they gave us as all-electric consumers. When they first offered it to me in 1989 they told me it was a good deal for them because I was using power off-peak. Because of the availability of the discounted rates I ended up investing in an electric service upgrade and converted my home to electric heating. Now I am faced with steeply higher costs for heating and my home value has gone down.
There are over 100,000 homeowners that have lost their discount. Luckily many of them are making their voices heard – resulting in Ohio Governor Strickland instructing the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to force First Energy to restore the discount temporarily while an investigation ensues. And there are class action lawsuits to force First Energy to restore the discounts permanently.
For those wishing to learn more email Sue Steigerwald – sue2811@roadrunner.com.
Ashtabula Home Show
Saturday, March 6th, 2010Apple Heating has a booth at the Ashtabula Home Show today and tomorrow at Ashtabula Towne Square Mall. We have special pricing on high efficiency gas furnaces and central air.