Charging $300 for aspirin is unconscionable because
the aspirin cost $.25
the hospital is actively preventing you from using alternatives
Neither of those apply here.
The fuel costs were astronomically higher due to the demand... They're just passing that cost on to you, exactly as the contract stipulates.
The power company can't stop you from using wood, propane, or a gas powered generator to heat your home.
There is some fuckery in that there are very few places in the country where you can choose from more than one electric provider, but no one could generate cheap power with gas prices as they are.
Charging $300 for aspirin is unconscionable because
Neither of those apply here.
The fuel costs were astronomically higher due to the demand... They're just passing that cost on to you, exactly as the contract stipulates.
The power company can't stop you from using wood, propane, or a gas powered generator to heat your home.
There is some fuckery in that there are very few places in the country where you can choose from more than one electric provider, but no one could generate cheap power with gas prices as they are.
Sucks, but reality sometimes does.
Electricity costs .32 cents per kw/hr in ca at peak.
Your obviously a troll
CA puts ridiculous limits on their market...
If you want reliable power, CA is NOT your role model.