The real “crime” was that she was not paying into the municipal utility’s bank account. Thou shalt not deprive the gobberment of its revenue.
Every utility around here charges you a fee just for being their customer. Usage and taxes are on top of that.
Exactly.
Successful conservation is always followed by a rate increase.
For example, the local govts tell people to conserve water so people conserve. Consumption drops dramatically. Then, rates are increased because not enough revenue is coming in because people are consuming a lot less.
Exactly.
Successful conservation is always followed by a rate increase.
For example, the local govts tell people to conserve water so people conserve. Consumption drops dramatically. Then, rates are increased because not enough revenue is coming in because people are consuming a lot less.
I think you meant “robberment”.