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In reply to the discussion: help the texas power grid in these record breaking temperatures [View all]Torchlight
(3,587 posts)11. We set thermostat to 82 when I leave in the morning
Lower it to 76 when we get home, and lower it further to 74 at just before bed. Small apartment we're renting til we get the place built, and we can usually keep utility to about $65-$75/month
But Gov. Abbott's gray-energy policies and decisions over the past two years have seen that dollar amount triple seven different times when "other than average weather events" occur around here.
He's a loon. A quiet loon, but a loon.
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moonshinegnomie
Jul 2022
OP
I can't believe I still remember most of the lyrics to "The Battle of New Orleans"
SCantiGOP
Jul 2022
#45
In a serious vein I keep my a c 77-79 during the day and 74 -76 at night.
DemocratSinceBirth
Jul 2022
#10
I was about to Reply with choice XXX about ABBUTT & hidden orifice, but then saw Point #3. Ya got me
UTUSN
Jul 2022
#18
Naw, take Gov Hot Wheels down to the desert with some binoculars to 'guard' the border.
flying_wahini
Jul 2022
#34
The very right wing man who worked for us for several years had his own large family ranch on the
efhmc
Jul 2022
#49
I considered that. I actually did. But I think maybe they could taste and expel
Solly Mack
Jul 2022
#53
Ok. I will trust your judgement but perhaps we should experiment first with one the lesser forms of
efhmc
Jul 2022
#54
Wait. You want me to help the guys who, in 1979, drove around with bumper stickers that said
bucolic_frolic
Jul 2022
#39
IMO the main cause of this problem is the stupidity in regards to building materials and methods.
cstanleytech
Jul 2022
#58