11% Electric Rate Increase - Ouch!

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Dec 1, 2010
SANTO DOMINGO. The price of the electricity rates will undergo an 11% increase on all types of service this month, according to a report from the Superintendent of Electricity (SIE).

Government increases electricity rates by 11% - DiarioLibre.com

And of course, that's not just our home electric costs going up. It will lead to rises in most things we buy as costs are passed along to consumers. Higher energy cost means jump in prices, business leaders say

 

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But with the increased cost, just think how much better the service will be, as the extra profits are used to update the system. And then, all the street lights will work and our appliances won't need replacing after three years.

(when you read that, imagine me saying it in a very sarcastic voice)

 

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maybe the Rates for Imported Free Gubmint Luxury Jeepetas been raised over there, so there has to be made the Bucks to Pay for 'em Here, lol.

Mike

 

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I honestly think that the Dominican government should look into nuclear energy......wont that be something, putting in charge a grade school drop out to run the nuclear energy...... its almost like the congress

 

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People always seem to complain about useless politicians in General.

But to me the Dominican politicians do seem particularly pro-active and efficient at what they do.

 

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Less for more. This fits perfectly into my mottos like:

Buy high sell low
Lose money on every transaction but make it up in volume.

Normal thinking to me

Bob K

 

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And of course prices will immediately increase on all goods! Ahhhhhhhhhh

 

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11% increase you are lucky, our hydro minister just announced a 46% increase over the next 5 years

 

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pedrochemical said:

But to me the Dominican politicians do seem particularly pro-active and efficient at what they do.

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i totally agree. all they do is steal and they can do that extremely well!

 

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Don't forget lying, benefiting their relatives and friends, and picking out the flashiest jeepetas. Not to mention still managing to get people to vote for them.
A multi-talented bunch.

 

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yep, mulit-talented. they'd do well in nuclear energy department, i bet...

 

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Help- Out-of-Control

How can one reduce the meter charge "legal" or "illegal",,,, I am a Gringo, and I pay my bill like clockwork,,,, ALL IDEAS are appreciated! irate:

 

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waverider said:

How can one reduce the meter charge "legal" or "illegal",,,, I am a Gringo, and I pay my bill like clockwork,,,, ALL IDEAS are appreciated! irate:

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Legally to reduce Your Meterware Buy Low Consuption Light Bulps, don't let Your Boiler/Water Heater connected 24/7, bring in a switch and turn it on 15 minutes before you take a shower and shut it down/disconnected from the powerline afterwards when not needed, only the Darn Waterheater saves me a good 2000 pesos per month on the Bill since the 125 pesos switch is installed, turn off the ceiling fans when leaving the House, use A/C only when needed.
Illegally,
Once You adopted to the Country You will know Your way around.

Mike

 

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Wow, I can see them gradually charging 11% higher over a few months, but right away like that...could be very difficult for a lot of people.

 

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lemme explain, amp. those who can afford to pay for the power will pay 11% more. with much bitching and complaining but they will pay. those who cannot afford the 11% increase should not care because they do not pay for the power anyways.
you'll see that the only one going on huelgas will be the poor who steal their power and never pay a penny....