george-975422 (10/27/2012)
I had a similiar experience.A little explaination. In some states there are regulated electric suppliers (big utilities) where energy rates are set by the a state commission (not just the energy but also transmission and distribution costs). These states allow unregulated electric suppliers to offer energy (electricity) on different plans (some bargains, some a trap). The regulated utility still recouped the distribution costs and read the meter.
I worked for one of the unregulated electric suppliers. Started out in one market and expanded.
I work for a similar type of company. It amazes me that the different electric areas can't even tell time the same way. One reports usage based on hour ending, another reports based on hour beginning and a third reports in 15 minute increments.