[SeekAndFind]

I found the article fascinating, but thought the author’s typical electric bill very underpriced

I think that's precisely his point. He is using a frugal assumption and still "getting by" isn't easy.

[carton253]

I agree with your assessment. But I was just commenting on the one thing that caught my eye. Most people I know, during the winter especially, have electric bills that range between $175.00 to $300.00.

So, if you add a realistic electric bill to the author's math...and the guy is really not getting by.