2010 January | Electricity Bills Information - Part 3
Jan 26

1.) Are you an electric utility customer?

a.) Yes

b.) No

2.) What is your age range?

a.) 18-25

b.) 26-35

c.) 36-55

d.) 56 or older

3.) What is your household’s annual income?

a.) 0-25k

b.) 25,001 to 40k

c.) 40,001 to 65k

d.) 65,001 to 100k

e.) >100k

4.) How does your power company generate its electricity?

a.) Nuclear

b.) Coal

c.) Oil or Gas

d.) Or renewable (wind, solar, geothermal, hydroelectric)

5.) If your energy provider offered renewable sources of electricity (wind, solar, geothermal, hydroelectric) how much more would you be willing to pay per month to switch?

a.) 0$

b.) <$5

c.) <$10

d.) <$25

e.) <$40

6.) What percentage of your available household fixtures are currently using compact fluorescent light bulbs?

a.) 0%

b.) >25%

c.) >50%

d.) >75%

e.) 76-100%

7.) Based on factors such as average cost of electricity in the U.S., energy usage per bulb, lifetime expectancy of each light bulb, and difference in price, DID YOU KNOW that you would save 54.23$ per 75 watt standard type a incandescent light bulb replaced by a compact fluorescent 20 W bulb that gives off the equivalent light?

a.) Yes

b.) No

8.) Will knowing this change your decision to switch to compact fluorescents next time you shop for light bulbs?

a.) Yes

b.) No

c.) I already knew this

9.) How do you believe the Bush Administration and the past Congress has performed with regards to curbing CO2 pollution?

a.) Irresponsibly

b.) Adequately

c.) Admirably

10.) Do you believe that climate change will have a negative affect on you in your lifetime?

a.) Yes

b.) No

c.) Maybe

11.) Do you believe that climate change will negatively affect your children?

a.) Yes

b.) No

c.) Maybe

12.) How does climate change rate in your concerns when selecting office holders?

a.) #1 concern

b.) #2 concern

c.) #3 concern

d.) #4 concern

Not on my list of political concerns

13.) Which of the following were you aware of?:

a.) At the current rate of climate change an estimated 25% of the current U.S. population will be under water.

b.) Global warming increases drought and famine and play a factor in millions starving to death within the next century onwards. The reduced rainfall has played large role in the record # of acres burned in wildfires the last several seasons.

c.) Global warming is raising ocean temperatures, which contributes to the decline of coral reefs in turn damaging fish populations, and higher ocean temperatures also plays a factor in frequency and strength of hurricanes.

14.) Knowing some of the dangers of global warming and how it will affect the United States and the world in a negative way, how would you now rate climate change as an issue when selecting office holders?

a.) #1 concern

b.) #2 concern

c.) #3 concern

d.) #4 concern

e.) Not on my list of political concerns

15.) In the 1990’s, the government could have prevented today’s high gasoline prices by placing a 10% tax on gasoline at the time. Do you wish they had done this?

a.) Yes

b.) No

1.a 2.b 3.a 4.b 5.b 6.a 7.b 8.a 9.a 10.a 11.a 12.b 13.b 14.c 15.a

Jan 26

I’m looking into buying my first home, I asked the seller on average how much the electric and utility bills are during the summer. The price quoted seemed really low, lower than my apartment bills. Is there any way I verify for myself?

SURE. Call the electric company and tell them you’re renting or buying that place and want to know what the bills are. I do it all the time. REalize that your bills may vary greatly due to different habits, different electric devices, and increased costs.

Jan 26

We are looking at buying a property in the country and have found a house but it has no power set-up. The closest power is about 20metres away. What is the best choice?

hook up to the local utility company.

solar can be a secondary source, but not the primary source of power.

Jan 26

Changing your career is something common in adult working life. People always change for better and to follow the tide of change. Companies come and go, merge and downsize on a consistent basis requiring employees to come and go. It is hardly uncommon for an individual to start out in one career and find him or herself training for another to meet the needs of their new position. Many enjoy meeting the challenge, especially when it means an increased earning potential.

The idea of taking on a career search is enough to make some people stay in their current line of work, even if it makes them miserable. Too often prospects look slim and anything that appears remotely interesting likely means that about a hundred people have already applied for the position. The worst part is submitting a resume, maybe even getting an interview, only to never hear back from a prospective employer. Whatever the reason, there are a great number of resources to help individuals with their career change.

Due to the trend of large company layoffs, many counselors are well trained to deal with those facing career changes at any age, for any reason. A career counselor typically helps an individual decide if they want to get into a new industry; and if so, they help provide information on possible choices. There are many resources that espouse interview tips, resumes pointers and other methods to land the perfect career. They can also provide in depth information on careers as far as daily duties, salaries and educational requirements. Arranging for temporary employment in a number of work settings can give clients a better idea of their new career choices.

However, the number one element of any career search is that of patience. Easier said than done in most cases, patience is the only thing that will help in times when it seems a career search is not yielding the expected results. With the career world constantly in a state of flux as people go from one professional experience to another, it can take a while before an opening decides to present itself. One should not give up hope of landing the career they need and desire but perhaps opt to leave expectation out of the picture altogether.

Leaving expectation out of a career search will help keep disappointment to a minimum. Unrealistic expectations can lead to negative thinking; this can taint a career search altogether. With so many others being on the hunt for their new occupation getting a call back, even if one’s skills seem to be a perfect match for the position, is not guaranteed. Individuals should submit their resume matter of factly and know that their perfect career is on the way; regardless of who does or doesn’t call them back. Positive self talk and visualization are just a couple of methods for letting go of expectation when searching for new employment.

If at all possible, to further alleviate stress it is a good idea to begin a career search while still employed. However, it is not unheard of for some to bear the unfortunate circumstance of being forced into the search after losing their job due to a shifting financial market. Nonetheless, while utilizing all resources available, letting go of expectations and putting forth a spirit of persistence is a best bet. It is also important to have plenty of activities to keep busy with. This helps to keep the mind from dwelling on who has or has not called for an interview.

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