Pacific Power Looks to Increase Utility Rates

The Oregonian reported today that Pacific Power is seeking a 20% increase in electricity rates to take effect in January of 2011. An typical residential customer consuming 900 kilowatts of electricity would see their monthly electric bill increase from $80.96 to $96.78 in 2011. Again, as I posted in my last blog submission, a solar electric array installed to take advantage of an unshaded southern sky is a primary solution to offset the cost of energy. Between the tax credits and rebates which cover almost 70-80% of installation costs and the persistent threat of increasing utility rates, now is the time to take advantage of the solar incentives!