[thackney]

In Anchorage (AK) the gas rates have gone up 45% over the last two years.

In my opinion, it will get a LOT worse before it gets better.

Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas 2007 Report, Page 3-26

[ASOC]

Yup, I have been trying to get my wife to let me sell and move South...no go, the kids are still in town.

I guess I am going to have to put in a wood or coal stove to tkae the edge off the bills. Put in a new furnance (cost & Gs) and cut gas use by 48% - so the bill is the same with less gas used.

The local economy is shutting down.

With some luck the coal to gas plant across the inlet will get built and maybe keep the place liveable for a few more years....