Investigate AEP
Investigate AEP
The Issue
The Virginia Weights and Measures Commission should control and evaluate the service offered by the monopoly power companies in Virginia and ensure customers are not charged for services not received.
As it stands there exists little, if any, oversight of domestic power providers in this Commonwealth.
If gasoline is measured, if fruits and vegetables are measured, then surely electricity should be measured and verified by the state as well.
Recently, we have all encountered the effect of an unfettered and largely unregulated monopoly. While the state may regulate the rate, they cannot say they assure we are being accurately charged for our services.
I call bunk. I want to see an investigation into a company that, in my opinion, is taking advantage of those who have no other choice!
32,530
The Issue
The Virginia Weights and Measures Commission should control and evaluate the service offered by the monopoly power companies in Virginia and ensure customers are not charged for services not received.
As it stands there exists little, if any, oversight of domestic power providers in this Commonwealth.
If gasoline is measured, if fruits and vegetables are measured, then surely electricity should be measured and verified by the state as well.
Recently, we have all encountered the effect of an unfettered and largely unregulated monopoly. While the state may regulate the rate, they cannot say they assure we are being accurately charged for our services.
I call bunk. I want to see an investigation into a company that, in my opinion, is taking advantage of those who have no other choice!
32,530
The Decision Makers
Joseph R. BidenFormer President of the United States
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Glenn YoungkinGovernor of Virginia
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- JOE BIDEN
President
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The Supporters
Featured Comments
I live in SW VA, thermostat set low, all new appliances, everything is where it's supposed to be no lights etc. Get our bill for this month and it's 630. It's doubled if not tripled. AEP needs to be held responsible. They know we need electricity and we are backed into a corner. We can't afford these types of bills.
We live in SW Virginia. The property being billed is a small hunting cabin that is rarely used. It's generally only heated by pellet stove on days that are at or below freezing, thermostat at 60°. We live in a newer camper (LED lights, etc) that's plugged into the cabin. The camper's heat is run off of propane. We use space heaters sparingly on cold nights. We work and are not home all day. Last year, we heated the cabin more and ran space heaters more often but were charged fewer kwh. Our bill averaged $150/mo all last year until October this year. Our power bill was $513.86 for December. The bill includes $125.04 for 'fuel factor', $110.15 in 'transmission services', and $128.34 for 'Distribution services'. AEP claims our usage is double over last year. There's no way we've consumed that much power. We've been more power conscious and have heated less. How can AEP charge hundreds in additional fees that actually cost more than the power? I don't believe the 'actual' meter readings are correct. Given our situation and lifestyle, I can't see how we could consume double the amount of power. It doesn't make sense.
I live in Hillsville Va. In the past few years, I moved from North Carolina. When I tell you I was absolutely shocked by a power bill that was over $600. I did not have words. I expected it to be high due to it being winter and living in an old house. I went on the website to see how much more I used. My usage really hadn't gone up compared to the month before and with that month the bill was slightly over $200. Something needs to be done. This is insane!
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Petition created on December 27, 2017