What are our utility rates, and how do they compare to the local community?
For FY 2008 (October 2007-September 2008), you will pay for electricity at 10.115 cents per kWh. The average cost for residential electricity in the community is 12.75 cents (as of June 2007), so your electricity costs are over 20% lower than what you would pay in the community. You will pay for natural gas at $18.30 per MBTU. The average cost for natural gas in the community is $14.88 per MBTU, based on an average usage of 3 MBTU per month, so your gas costs are just over 20% higher than the community. However, remember when comparing costs that you will not have to pay any utility hook-up fees or security deposits, which can run as much as $50-$100 depending on your personal credit history.
