Duke Power

     I am absolutely disgusted with Duke Energy. The past year they have had several hikes that has led us to basically rethinking whether or not we can afford basic electricity. At receiving this month's bill, I was completely broken. Our bill, even with the use of propane had the difference of $220. Our neighbors of the road, had a bill that was well over $600. How could people afford to survive and make rent with having electricity prices so high.

    Before you make the assumption that we can just simply switch utilities, you need to understand one thing about small communities. Duke energy is our only provider for electricity in our area. You have no other choices. And if you have children, it is a requirement that you have electricity in your home. It's not like you can simply skip out on this. We leave our temperature set, wear extra warm clothes, and have additional heat sources. We are simply surviving, not thriving at the moment. Duke energy really needs to reconsider the amount that they charge per kilowatt. We cannot simply go without power. First world problems, right?

    I have been looking into solar power, but I don't have that kind of funding for the start prices. If that utility bill continues to climb, I'm not so sure I will be able to financially make it through the remain remainder of the school year without taking on an additional job. I shouldn't have to work multiple jobs in order to survive. And it's not simply just about the money. It's about the fact that they have a monopoly on my area. There are no other options, and there's really no one you can make a complaint to either. Hopefully with election years approaching someone will be able to set a standard price.

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