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Help with understanding a New Orleans Entergy bill...

Posted on 9/17/21 at 3:32 pm
Posted by Chicken
Jackassistan
Member since Aug 2003
22022 posts
Posted on 9/17/21 at 3:32 pm
How do they come up with the "Electric Base Rate Charge"? A friend's August bill was ridiculously high, so I wanted to see their bill and saw this "Electric Base Rate Charge"...Please help me understand how they come up with that charge, which was over $400. Ouch.
Posted by ShoeBang
Member since May 2012
19359 posts
Posted on 9/17/21 at 3:34 pm to
It’s called “how much can we charge users to recoup a force majeure event that costs us money?”

So they make shite up to punish customers for nature dealing them an unlucky hand
This post was edited on 9/17/21 at 3:35 pm
Posted by Saskwatch
Member since Feb 2016
16571 posts
Posted on 9/17/21 at 3:35 pm to
King Chicken Baw, we are entering into the realm of theoretical pretend math. I'm not sure the human computer lady from that NASA movie could figure this one out.
Posted by bulldog95
North Louisiana
Member since Jan 2011
20722 posts
Posted on 9/17/21 at 3:38 pm to
Don’t worry destroya and the city council is about to take on entergy and decide New Orleans can run their own electric thru a non profit
This post was edited on 9/17/21 at 3:40 pm
Posted by LSUFanHouston
NOLA
Member since Jul 2009
37109 posts
Posted on 9/17/21 at 3:43 pm to
I have Entergy LA. Not Entergy NOLA. But we have the base rate, the fuel adjustment, and the storm charges.

The base rate is what is regulated by the state.
Posted by Winston Cup
Dallas Cowboys Fan
Member since May 2016
65497 posts
Posted on 9/17/21 at 3:49 pm to
dhilip jr will have to cut back on his massage parlour trips
Posted by Chicken
Jackassistan
Member since Aug 2003
22022 posts
Posted on 9/17/21 at 4:01 pm to
quote:

The base rate is what is regulated by the state.
does everyone in your area have the same base rate?
Posted by Chicken
Jackassistan
Member since Aug 2003
22022 posts
Posted on 9/17/21 at 4:06 pm to
Or is it based on the square footage of your house
Posted by White Bear
Yonnygo
Member since Jul 2014
13905 posts
Posted on 9/17/21 at 4:15 pm to
It’s code for MONOPOLY.
Posted by touchdownjeebus
Member since Sep 2010
24835 posts
Posted on 9/17/21 at 5:07 pm to
quote:

over $400.


I’ve got one of those too. When you figure it out, hollah at me.
Posted by BeepNode
Lafayette
Member since Feb 2014
10005 posts
Posted on 9/17/21 at 5:09 pm to
Utility companies basically have zero risk. When storms frick their infrastructure up they can just add fees and adjustments and there’s nothing you can do.

Posted by LSUtoBOOT
Member since Aug 2012
12438 posts
Posted on 9/17/21 at 5:11 pm to
quote:

It’s code for MONOPOLY.


Posted by Dawgwithnoname
NE Louisiana
Member since Dec 2019
4278 posts
Posted on 9/17/21 at 5:26 pm to
quote:

Utility companies basically have zero risk. When storms frick their infrastructure up they can just add fees and adjustments and there’s nothing you can do.



And very little reward. Their ROI is capped at around 10%.
Posted by Stiles
Member since Sep 2017
3404 posts
Posted on 9/17/21 at 5:38 pm to
quote:

Their ROI is capped at around 10%

Pretty sure it’s their profit margin that has that cap (or one close to it); the deal made to be sole provider.

Regardless, I’m sure there’s a lot of frivolous “business expenses” they go through to stay at that particular percentage profit margin.
Posted by ell_13
Member since Apr 2013
85043 posts
Posted on 9/17/21 at 5:40 pm to
It’s how much energy used times the base rate. The other charges will be add ons like hurricane rider.
Posted by Civildawg
Member since May 2012
8564 posts
Posted on 9/17/21 at 5:41 pm to
If people knew how much money Entergy wasted due to being able recoup their capital expenses, people would be furious. The problem is that Entergy still has the lowest rates in the country
Posted by DaTruth7
Member since Apr 2020
3811 posts
Posted on 9/17/21 at 5:41 pm to
It is regulated and decided on by the city if you live in New Orleans. The state if outside of New Orleans.
Posted by Miketheseventh
Member since Dec 2017
5762 posts
Posted on 9/17/21 at 5:59 pm to
quote:

the fuel adjustment

This is the main culprit making bills outrageous. Another byproduct of Beijing Biden assault on O&G. It all has a trickle affect
Posted by DWaginHTown
Houston, TX
Member since Jan 2006
9860 posts
Posted on 9/17/21 at 6:03 pm to
Sounds like Kalunda pissed off someone at Entergy
Posted by PPBeastMode
Member since Sep 2010
2400 posts
Posted on 9/17/21 at 6:05 pm to
I’m paying $5 for storm restoration charge in BR
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