In NJ it used to be illegal for a public utility to turn off your power in certain months. Is that still true?
Q. In NJ it used to be illegal for a public utility to turn off your power in certain months. Is that still true? If so, where do I find the info. I have a past due electric bill that I've been letting ride due to lack of funds but I've been keeping up with the current monthly bills. I have a 4 year old and a 12 year old in the house with me and the electric company, JCPL, is threating to turn off my power if I don't pay the past due by the 9th of November. Is that legal? How do I stop them?
Asked by Mr.E Man - Tue Oct 31 09:23:44 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It's part policy and part myth. People seem to think it applies to every customer, and it doesn't. The Winter Termination Program (WTP) states that regulated electric and gas utility companies cannot discontinue service to certain households during the period of November 15 through March 15. These housholds are those which are already recipients of funds from the Lifeline Credit Program, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Work First New Jersey/Temporary Assistance to Needy Families(TANF), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD), Work First New Jersey/General Assistance (GA), or the Universal Service Fund (USF), and households where a true medical emergency exists.… [cont.]
Answered by BoomChikkaBoom - Tue Oct 31 21:28:16 2006

If people united and cut off gas service in summer and electric in winter would it hurt public utility comp?
Q. Public utility companies are getting away with murder and so is the cable co. Cable is not a necessity and we could live without it. I feel if people united and stood up to these companies they would be forced to lower their prices for gas and lights.
Asked by no justice no peace - Fri Feb 2 12:00:16 2007 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments

A. You are very right. They would be forced to lower their prices, however the American people are way to lazy to take this kind of a stand. People aren't going to do it. I would be willing to, but not many would.When people unite and stand together it is amazing what we can accomplish.
Answered by The OTHER Boelyn Chic - Fri Feb 2 13:51:46 2007

What would happen if gasoline was treated like a public utility such as water or electricity?
Q. What would that do to our economy? Gas companies would be allowed to make a reasonable profit... but not bilk the consumer...
Asked by Lil Miss Answershine - Thu May 17 23:19:31 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. A public utility is a "Privately owned business entity, subject to government regulation that provides an essential commodity or service, such as water, electricity, transportation, communication to the public." For a country to include gasoline in that category, it would have to be self-sufficient in its production, I think. If that were possible for the US, then gasoline would be subject to government-regulated pricing. As an illustration of the concept, see "Ideal regulation would pass the economies of natural monopoly and network reliability on to customers while providing shareholders with a fair return. At the state level an appointed or elected commission sets allowable rates upon application by the utility, with other affected… [cont.]
Answered by Allan E - Sat May 19 20:10:30 2007

How can I communicate my desire to a stranger inside a public utility vehicle?
Q. ... Especially if you're a homosexual?
Asked by Torpe - Thu Sep 27 20:53:39 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Flashing?
Answered by chuckyoufarley - Thu Sep 27 20:56:46 2007

When buying a house are you responsible for the previous owners public utility bill that they owe?
Q. House was purchased by a Federal Marshall sale and it was stated in the order the buyer would be responsible for only the property taxes. City will not turn on utilities until we pay the previous owners bill which was shut off in 2003. I think the bill should stay with the owner and not the property. The state is Kansas and the county is Clay.
Asked by smae55 - Thu Nov 9 22:34:10 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I think they are trying to pull a fast one on you! There would be no legal reason WHY you would be responsible. Do they have a legal document stating you have to pay the previous utilities? They have to come up with one to show you before you pay. If not, they need to bill the previous owners, or sent the bill to collections. Then, they need to start a whole new billing for you! They know this..They cannot start a whole new billing for you until all the legal documents are signed and the place is yours. Period. You do have a lawyer handling this don't you? If not, call the Better Business Bureau, they will help you, or Land Lord Tenant. Good Luck!
Answered by sue d - Thu Nov 9 22:48:34 2006

what is the difference between public sector utility and public sector undertaking?
Q. This was a question i and my friends were discussing during our luch hour! I'm asking this question because recently Indian Govetrnment has disinvested in many of its undertakings and now the word PSu is synonimus to Public Sector Undertaking like the BSNl, NTPC, etc.
Asked by ankit anil - Fri Feb 15 04:14:56 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

public utility charges in India?
Q. I' ve heard that public utility charges in India is " flat-rate taliff". Is that true? If it is true, why? Isn't it unfair charge system? charges of gas, water supply, electricity
Asked by tokyo_panch_marg - Sat Sep 29 20:10:52 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. hai tokiyo. actually i dont understand ur question.but india is a better place to live,cauz even if the government is charging use for gas water power,much of the services are subsidised,that means part of the money is managed by government,result is many public sector comapanys run in loss,we get free medicines in government hospitals,we only need pay for a registration paper that will cost ten rupees,recently i was bit by a dog,i got the rabies vaccine five injections for 20 rs in muncipal hospital,in private it would cost,300 rs per injection that is 1500rs for five .i fell in what ever way the government is charging us,we still get lots of facilitys in low charges,the services may be poor but still in such a wast highly populated… [cont.]
Answered by toploser - Sun Sep 30 10:27:58 2007

how much information can a public utility give out on a customer?
Q. how much information can a public utility give out on a customer?
Asked by PATSY V - Fri Nov 17 09:28:52 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Here.(Canada)...very little. You can't even have a family member or the like phone in to report a payment or get an outstanding balance to pay it for you. I work for a law office and when dealing in real estate transactions, searching the utility accounts is part of the due process. Unless you are acting for the seller, they won't even tell you the outstanding amount until the seller's solicitor has faxed and confirmed that the property is being sold and the information is necessary to be released.
Answered by elysialaw - Fri Nov 17 10:10:36 2006

If US dependency on foreign oil is a national security issue why not declare domestic oil a public utility?
Q. If US dependency on foreign oil is a national security issue why not declare domestic oil a public utility?
Asked by shoreke - Mon Jul 14 12:23:21 2008 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The US cannot and will not continue to jeopardize national security by remaining subservient to the whims of Islamic foreign nations because of our dependency on their oil. Current oil prices have nothing to do with supply and demand. It is a rigged poker game controlled by OPEC and giant oil companies. US oil corporation lobbyists bride our politicians to pass laws which exempt them from the vagaries of the free market. The US is headed for catastrophe if continue to sacrifice our most precious national energy resource to the greed of selfish special interests.
Answered by bob m - Mon Jul 14 13:34:35 2008

What do Libertarians think about public utilities?
Q. How do they feel about water, electric, sewage, gas utilities that cities provide, even things like water fountains and public bathrooms. Since they are government owned (I think), do they think that they should be monopolized?
Asked by Error 999 - Sat Jan 31 18:26:17 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Many electric and gas utilities are not government owned. Libertarians have no problem with shareholder owned companies. I own shares of Duke Energy and Spectra Energy myself. The private sector is also capable of owning water fountains and bathrooms. Water and sewage are generally government controlled. Libertarians may not like that, but it's probably not that big an issue with them compared to gun rights and "victimless crimes".
Answered by Curtis Strangelove III - Sat Jan 31 18:44:44 2009

Does P.U.E. on a county plat map mean Public Utility Easement?
Q. In that area what is do be placed in that easement. Myself and 4-5 other residents in my neighborhood are having problems with the county doing the proper drainage in front of our house. On my plat it shows no drainage easement but it does show a P.U.E. is that where my drainage goes as well? Can anyone help me on the route I need to take?
Asked by dat - Sat Sep 9 22:26:48 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Yes, PUE does mean Public Utility Easement. Contact your County (or city) 'Department of Public Works'. They should be listed under Government Numbers in your phone book. This is the department that approves PUEs. They will be able to tell you what the easement is for and what their responsibilities are in providing proper drainage for your home. It is possible that the developer was supposed to provide drainage or that it is your responsibility. This is the place to find out.,
Answered by nonna_barbara - Sat Sep 9 23:02:01 2006

Is SBC considered a public utility?
Q. Is SBC considered a public utility?
Asked by Tom D - Tue Oct 10 12:39:25 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. not if you mean the phone bill - nope
Answered by blahblahblah - Fri Oct 13 17:48:16 2006

What department or governmental agency is above (next higher level) for the California Public Utilities?
Q. That is besides the California's governor.
Asked by Maria B - Mon Jul 13 15:18:56 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The commissioners of the PUC report directly to the governor.
Answered by gomanyes - Mon Jul 13 15:36:00 2009

IS INDUS ADVERTISING BEST FOR DELHI METRO ADVERTISING,HOARDINGS DELHI , PUBLIC UTILITY DELHI, BILLBOARDS DELHI?
Q. Best company to advertise in delhi metro
Asked by ankit k - Sat Jun 13 14:20:39 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

Do the hand driers at public utilities save energy as opposed to paper?
Q. Thanks.
Asked by Ross Wood - Thu Aug 23 23:09:10 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Yes, the hand driers do save energy. Think of it this way, you are very likely to throw away that paper towel in the trash can instead of recycling it. Sure, it puts C02 into the atmosphere to burn the coal that provides you with that electricity to create the heat that dries your hands... however its very insufficient compared to the energy it takes to process the pulp into paper, have it rolled, shipped, and then installed. If you were recycling it that may be different, but since I have never seen people recycle public bathroom paper towels (nor do I expect them to), it is safe to say hand drier is best. Also, that paper just ends up in a *dry* landfill where it will take forever to decompose. And if your area is nuclear-power… [cont.]
Answered by Bobby D - Thu Aug 23 23:17:53 2007

Do you think it is justifiable for the transport regulatory board, to lower fare on public transportation? ?
Q. The transport group is diverting the issues? what should be done is to lower fares on public utility transport since prices of gasoline has already gone down!
Asked by ganda b - Thu Oct 30 21:38:32 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Oh, of course. Because lower gas prices means that it somehow costs less to maintain the public transportation system. And to pay it's operators. And to cover insurance on the vehicles. Etc. Yeah, that makes sense...
Answered by Vipassana - Fri Oct 31 18:57:22 2008

How to improve A.T.& C losses in elctricity distribution system of public utility ?
Q. Electrical distribution system at 11 KV/220 Volts
Asked by Gill - Sun May 14 09:03:24 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. reduce the lenght of transmission lines and locate power generation to local areas to be served.bigger is not always better over half of the electricity generated is lost in trans mission lines that stretch over great distances before reaching point of use . design a system that is local in service area that meets the needs of the consumers +20% to account for growth. Realize the impact of new growth and expand plant everytime growth reaches 90% off maximum out put this would tie community growth directly to sevices . create new jobs and lower the cost of providing elec.
Answered by playtoofast - Sun May 14 09:20:15 2006

why not make health care a public utility? Regulated private companies. Single payer health insurance.?
Q. We do many things together as a community paid for through taxes...schools, roads, fire department, police, local parks, national parks, public transportation, water/sewer, etc., etc. why not health care? Regulated private companies like the gas and electric companies. Single payer universal health care insurance paid for through taxes instead of insurance premiums...too much of which goes to pay for the McMansions and luxury cars of Ins. execs. We do many things together as a community paid for through taxes...schools, roads, fire department, police, local parks, national parks, public transportation, water/sewer, etc., etc. why not health care? Regulated private providers like the gas and electric companies. Single payer universal… [cont.]
Asked by amazed we've survived this l - Sat Jul 28 10:54:59 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It's a trade off. You get a better product when there is a profit incentive. Why do you think people from countries come to the United States for special health needs? We need to make health insurance available for more people. Unfortunately, I don't think it would ever be 100% of the people. Another thing, what is wrong with people making money? If you earn it, so what? *As to having it government run via taxes, I can't think of a better way to waste money. Government is not the model of efficiency.
Answered by Mr G - Sat Jul 28 11:04:34 2007

has a public utility entity been subject to administration by a judicially appointed receivership, as remedy?
Q. seeking equitable relief against electric power company
Asked by aue - Tue Aug 1 14:55:08 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

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Answered by Raven E - Tue Aug 1 14:59:06 2006

Are utility poles (large high-voltage lines) typically located on public right of way or private land?
Q. The utility poles in question are located in North Carolina and Virginia. These are utility lines that are on large metal poles and run through woods that was clear-cut.
Asked by prosperolt - Thu May 15 18:33:01 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. typically it is private land that has an utlity easement and right away. It is limited to the use by the utility
Answered by americanfreeman - Thu May 15 18:38:19 2008