Damned if I Know!

Tuesday, March 21, 2006

Utility Bills and One ANAL Bitch. . .

UPDATE: I have not contacted DTE Energy yet, because the past two days at the Hell Hole have been just this side of insane. . . I left here at 7:40 this morning and finally got home after 7 PM. . . Tomorrow appears to be a light day, so perhaps I'll go beat up DTE when I get home. . . The bill isn't due until April 5 anyway. . .

Peace and Love to all. . .

Today's lesson. . . Don't mess with anal people. . . They'll eat your lunch every time. . . My newest victim will be Motown's own DTE Energy.

My current gas and electric bill arrived in my e-mail about 5 days ago. I finally downloaded it last night, only to discover my gas consumption (according to THEM!!) was up by 63% over the the two previous billing periods. . . SAY WHAT??? I DON'T FUCKING THINK SO!!!! I am anal about gas and electric use to the point that people tease me about it. . . Plus, it was considerably warmer last month than the two prior billing periods.

A little further digging reveals that they CLAIM (on the same billing statement) to have replaced my gas meter on February 9. Oddly enough, the meter number on my current bill is the same one it's been since I bought the place in 2004 (yes, I keep old bills, I'M ANAL!!!). So I check the meter and sure enough, same number.

It is also OBVIOUS this meter was NOT replaced as they claimed. I'm taking pictures tomorrow to document it. ANY good mechanic or Engineer can tell you in seconds if bolts, fittings etc. have been moved recently. There are 11 other meters next to it to compare with (Condo). Plus, I would have had to relight the pilot on my water heater had they REALLY shut the gas off to change the meter. It's a physical impossibility to keep the pilot lit and open the system long enough to replace a gas meter.

Next, I recalculated the "actual" meter readings they claim on the bill, only to discover that they are off by 500 cu. ft, or about 5 day's worth based on my past records. Add to that, the actual cost of natural gas went DOWN. This was also stated on the same bill. . .

This is going to be fun!!! I can use their own paperwork to prove they are full of shit!!!

MUWAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!!!!

Being a bitch does have it's bright moments. . . . Check your bills CAREFULLY and keeps records. Why give your money away??

HUGGSS!!
Posted by Lauren :: 8:37 PM :: 15 comments