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How is the proposed system different from computing the cost per gallon by taking the flat rate and dividing it by the typical usage, and using that amount unde
by mikepurvis 8y ago
How is the proposed system different from computing the cost per gallon by taking the flat rate and dividing it by the typical usage, and using that amount under a conventional billing model?
Either way, it has the same basic properties of "cost is flat over time if you continue to conserve" and "you'll pay more than your neighbours if you use more than them."
- jedberg 8y agoIt's more obvious to the consumer why they are being charged more, and it gives them more control. Also, just conserving wouldn't be enough to keep your bill down -- you'd have to conserve better than your neighbors. If you keep doing the same thing your bill will slowly go up as you get "out-conserved".
- hanniabu 8y agoRates could adjust month to month and they can be given the new rates with their bill.