is it illegal to use a public utility to collect a debt?
Q. I am harassed many, many times a day. I explain to them that we have just lost our health insurance and cannot afford to pay them right now, but they keep calling multiple times a day anyway. I'm getting anxiety and can't bear to look at the caller id or even answer my phone anymore. I don't even remember the debt or what it was, all I know is that it is interrupting my life. I was told by a business teacher that it is illegal to use a public utility to collect a debt, does anyone know if this is true?
Asked by kymberlee - Mon Jan 12 10:49:32 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. im pretty sure it is
Answered by coolcat33 - Mon Jan 12 21:46:39 2009
Q. I am harassed many, many times a day. I explain to them that we have just lost our health insurance and cannot afford to pay them right now, but they keep calling multiple times a day anyway. I'm getting anxiety and can't bear to look at the caller id or even answer my phone anymore. I don't even remember the debt or what it was, all I know is that it is interrupting my life. I was told by a business teacher that it is illegal to use a public utility to collect a debt, does anyone know if this is true?
Asked by kymberlee - Mon Jan 12 10:49:32 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. im pretty sure it is
Answered by coolcat33 - Mon Jan 12 21:46:39 2009
What is the #1 Issue that a non-Engineer should learn about running a Water Works Public Utility?
Q. What do you think is the number one issue facing a manager of a Water Works public utility who does not have an engineering degree? What should the Manager learn quickly in order to communicate fluently with Water Works engineering personnel?
Asked by ManeMan8 - Thu Jan 17 23:53:36 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I was employed at a public works water department for several years back in the 80's and 90's. The manager was definitely not an engineer. His number one issue is, believe it or not, publicity. If there is a problem that comes to the public's attention, he will need to be able to explain it to the superintendent of public works clearly enough so that the superintendent can speak to a mostly uninformed, but concerned public. The engineers can figure out what they need to know, no matter what the plant manager does or doesn't know. The public works department may not even be able to afford an engineer specifically for the water plant. He should therefore quickly learn the basics of all his employees' jobs: the lab techs, the plant workers,… [cont.]
Answered by Boots McGraw - Fri Jan 18 00:01:47 2008
Q. What do you think is the number one issue facing a manager of a Water Works public utility who does not have an engineering degree? What should the Manager learn quickly in order to communicate fluently with Water Works engineering personnel?
Asked by ManeMan8 - Thu Jan 17 23:53:36 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I was employed at a public works water department for several years back in the 80's and 90's. The manager was definitely not an engineer. His number one issue is, believe it or not, publicity. If there is a problem that comes to the public's attention, he will need to be able to explain it to the superintendent of public works clearly enough so that the superintendent can speak to a mostly uninformed, but concerned public. The engineers can figure out what they need to know, no matter what the plant manager does or doesn't know. The public works department may not even be able to afford an engineer specifically for the water plant. He should therefore quickly learn the basics of all his employees' jobs: the lab techs, the plant workers,… [cont.]
Answered by Boots McGraw - Fri Jan 18 00:01:47 2008
After complaining to the Public Utility Commission, TXU changed out my meter. What does this mean?
Q. I live in a 749sf apartment and am very frugal with energy consumption yet continuously have electric bills in excess of $200 when all my neighbors in the same floor plans have bills around $70. I have complained to my electricity provider, TXU, on numerous occasions yet they refused to check my meter. About one week after making a complaint to the Texas Public Utility Commission, I noticed my power had been off during the day. After questioning the management office, they informed me TXU had replaced our meter. Does anyone know what this could mean? I should note that when I phoned TXU today to inquire about the meter change, they informed me the meter change is not in their system.
Asked by FutureMrsMarsalia - Tue May 9 18:27:13 2006 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments
A. could mean you were getting screwed. have you noticed a decrease in your bill since they changed it? if you have noticed a decrease, I would inquire again to the TXU, and explain to them again the situation. would also hold on to all electric bills. (as to provide prove of any drastic changes).
Answered by catsaregood - Tue May 9 18:31:36 2006
Q. I live in a 749sf apartment and am very frugal with energy consumption yet continuously have electric bills in excess of $200 when all my neighbors in the same floor plans have bills around $70. I have complained to my electricity provider, TXU, on numerous occasions yet they refused to check my meter. About one week after making a complaint to the Texas Public Utility Commission, I noticed my power had been off during the day. After questioning the management office, they informed me TXU had replaced our meter. Does anyone know what this could mean? I should note that when I phoned TXU today to inquire about the meter change, they informed me the meter change is not in their system.
Asked by FutureMrsMarsalia - Tue May 9 18:27:13 2006 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments
A. could mean you were getting screwed. have you noticed a decrease in your bill since they changed it? if you have noticed a decrease, I would inquire again to the TXU, and explain to them again the situation. would also hold on to all electric bills. (as to provide prove of any drastic changes).
Answered by catsaregood - Tue May 9 18:31:36 2006
Why do folks wish to have public utility and regulation for energy, water, etc., but not for health insurance?
Q. Yet, don't want health insurance to be controlled. Please keep in mind, in the US we use public dollars to finance energy production (hydroelectric dams; subsidized nuclear power, etc) and then allow private companies to sell us this commodity (but it has some regulation control price, availability, etc)
Asked by whimsy - Wed Mar 31 15:43:11 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You forgot to mention how every water project in a western state was federally funded. Yet these states consistently rant about how the government should do less.
Answered by Smells like New Screen Names - Wed Mar 31 15:46:36 2010
Q. Yet, don't want health insurance to be controlled. Please keep in mind, in the US we use public dollars to finance energy production (hydroelectric dams; subsidized nuclear power, etc) and then allow private companies to sell us this commodity (but it has some regulation control price, availability, etc)
Asked by whimsy - Wed Mar 31 15:43:11 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You forgot to mention how every water project in a western state was federally funded. Yet these states consistently rant about how the government should do less.
Answered by Smells like New Screen Names - Wed Mar 31 15:46:36 2010
How can I keep the public utility contractor from spray painting markings on my brick driveway and walkway?
Q. Any time I need to do any extensive yard work or maintenance around my home that requires digging, as the law requires I call the local contractor that does the markings but they always manage to spray those red and blue paint lines all over my front yard! The markings don't last very long on the grass and gravel but it makes for a very ugly eyesore on my brick pavers!
Asked by Joe K - Sat Oct 31 19:22:41 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. They use water based paint so it should come off with a pressure washer. I personally would never spray the paint on a driveway. Spraying a mark on each side of the drive would be suffice.
Answered by Pep - Sat Oct 31 22:09:11 2009
Q. Any time I need to do any extensive yard work or maintenance around my home that requires digging, as the law requires I call the local contractor that does the markings but they always manage to spray those red and blue paint lines all over my front yard! The markings don't last very long on the grass and gravel but it makes for a very ugly eyesore on my brick pavers!
Asked by Joe K - Sat Oct 31 19:22:41 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. They use water based paint so it should come off with a pressure washer. I personally would never spray the paint on a driveway. Spraying a mark on each side of the drive would be suffice.
Answered by Pep - Sat Oct 31 22:09:11 2009
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
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
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
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
Can a public utility deny me new services if they are a creditor in my bankruptcy case?
Q. I am filing for bankruptcy and PSE&G is one of my creditors that I will be having my unpaid past due utilities fees from my prior apartment discharged. In a few months, in my new apartment, I will need to take over "ownership" of the utilities and will have to start a new contract with my name on it - will they deny me service based on my bankruptcy and having my debt with them discharged?
Asked by vvozgodvv - Mon Feb 1 00:19:48 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. They very well may. If they do accept you, they will either want the utilties in another persons name...or a hefty down payment/deposit/connectio n fee. You can't expect to stiff them and then want them to welcome you back with open arms!
Answered by My Take on It - Mon Feb 1 03:02:05 2010
Q. I am filing for bankruptcy and PSE&G is one of my creditors that I will be having my unpaid past due utilities fees from my prior apartment discharged. In a few months, in my new apartment, I will need to take over "ownership" of the utilities and will have to start a new contract with my name on it - will they deny me service based on my bankruptcy and having my debt with them discharged?
Asked by vvozgodvv - Mon Feb 1 00:19:48 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. They very well may. If they do accept you, they will either want the utilties in another persons name...or a hefty down payment/deposit/connectio n fee. You can't expect to stiff them and then want them to welcome you back with open arms!
Answered by My Take on It - Mon Feb 1 03:02:05 2010
Is it legal for a public utility company to cancel service for non-payment of a "deposit fee"?
Q. Florida Power & Light has disconnected my service even though I am over $100 AHEAD in my monthly payments for service. Their justification is that my last two months' payments have been allocated to their "deposit" charge, therefore rendering me "past due" for my monthly statements. Is this legal?
Asked by The Enchanting Wizard of Rythm - Tue Jun 22 08:04:25 2010 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes, it's legal. Utility companies may assess security deposits. If you don't pay it, they can disconnect your service or refuse to provide service.
Answered by PooPooLaTrash - Tue Jun 22 08:13:41 2010
Q. Florida Power & Light has disconnected my service even though I am over $100 AHEAD in my monthly payments for service. Their justification is that my last two months' payments have been allocated to their "deposit" charge, therefore rendering me "past due" for my monthly statements. Is this legal?
Asked by The Enchanting Wizard of Rythm - Tue Jun 22 08:04:25 2010 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes, it's legal. Utility companies may assess security deposits. If you don't pay it, they can disconnect your service or refuse to provide service.
Answered by PooPooLaTrash - Tue Jun 22 08:13:41 2010
how is an investor owned electric utility different from a public utility committee?
Q. ?
Asked by jovelectri01 - Mon Oct 19 04:07:27 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. well they're owned by different types of people. how would they differ in operation etc. china has state owned utilities. one of the few things the state still owns or ever owned really. china never involved itself with small business. they were always free to run around and make deals or sell things in stores. it does own utility. a public utility need not be for profit. they can charge the bare minimum for service like electric or water. just charge what it takes to produce. You can even run the public company in such a way where there is a small fee for research and developement or other overhead added in the price. investor owned will always need to make profit for investors and cannot give away services at cost.
Answered by King Jeremy - Mon Oct 19 04:17:33 2009
Q. ?
Asked by jovelectri01 - Mon Oct 19 04:07:27 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. well they're owned by different types of people. how would they differ in operation etc. china has state owned utilities. one of the few things the state still owns or ever owned really. china never involved itself with small business. they were always free to run around and make deals or sell things in stores. it does own utility. a public utility need not be for profit. they can charge the bare minimum for service like electric or water. just charge what it takes to produce. You can even run the public company in such a way where there is a small fee for research and developement or other overhead added in the price. investor owned will always need to make profit for investors and cannot give away services at cost.
Answered by King Jeremy - Mon Oct 19 04:17:33 2009
What type of debt instruments are used by strong industrial firm,public utility company andservice company?
Q. What type of debt instruments are used by strong industrial firm,public utility company andservice company?
Asked by fajoo - Fri May 22 06:15:31 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. bonds, revolving credit lines, supplier loans...
Answered by robrobiii - Fri May 22 07:43:27 2009
Q. What type of debt instruments are used by strong industrial firm,public utility company andservice company?
Asked by fajoo - Fri May 22 06:15:31 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. bonds, revolving credit lines, supplier loans...
Answered by robrobiii - Fri May 22 07:43:27 2009
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
A. A public sector utility is a company or organization established by the government/public sector involved in universally needed services or commodities that are provided individuals or businesses. A public sector undertaking (PSU) is any enterprise or corporation established and managed by government not necessarily in the utilities sector. PSU is the term in India, "Government Owned and Controlled Corporation" (GOCC) is the term in the Philippines and "State Owned Enterprise" (SOE) is the term in New Zealand. Most PSUs all over the world are utilities since it takes a lot of capital to establish a utility such as the NTPC, BSNI. A public sector utility therefore is a PSU but a PSU is not necessarily a public sector utility. … [cont.]
Answered by la_ciudadista - Fri Feb 15 04:52:57 2008
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
A. A public sector utility is a company or organization established by the government/public sector involved in universally needed services or commodities that are provided individuals or businesses. A public sector undertaking (PSU) is any enterprise or corporation established and managed by government not necessarily in the utilities sector. PSU is the term in India, "Government Owned and Controlled Corporation" (GOCC) is the term in the Philippines and "State Owned Enterprise" (SOE) is the term in New Zealand. Most PSUs all over the world are utilities since it takes a lot of capital to establish a utility such as the NTPC, BSNI. A public sector utility therefore is a PSU but a PSU is not necessarily a public sector utility. … [cont.]
Answered by la_ciudadista - Fri Feb 15 04:52:57 2008
Are utility bills public information, as are taxes? Before investing in a commercial business, I would like?
Q. to verify the utility billing information being provided to me is indeed correct? Thanks for your time.
Asked by kubex1 - Tue Apr 21 12:01:23 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No. All you could get is a waver of confidentiality from the company to talk with the utility company; or a certified true copy of the bills
Answered by wizjp - Tue Apr 21 12:09:03 2009
Q. to verify the utility billing information being provided to me is indeed correct? Thanks for your time.
Asked by kubex1 - Tue Apr 21 12:01:23 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No. All you could get is a waver of confidentiality from the company to talk with the utility company; or a certified true copy of the bills
Answered by wizjp - Tue Apr 21 12:09:03 2009
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
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
I hear that TODAY the current administration's FCC is declaring the Internet a public utility...?
Q. which gives them full authority to regulate what is done and included on it. Limiting of free speech...Change you can believe in?! What do you think? Is our BIG government getting a little TOO BIG?
Asked by just me - Thu May 6 09:43:47 2010 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Learn something you really don t know what you are talking about. It is the consumer who wants this ruling if it should stand. This debate started from the action of Comcast who decided to make one company s website appear more quickly than another website upon a web-search. (One company was paying Comcast more money). The argument is that an ISP shouldn t be able to make one company more accessible (on the internet) than another company. It would be the equivalent of your phone service provider [e.g. AT&T] making the phone ring 20 times when you call Coca-Cola but only 2 times when you call PEPSI (because PEPSI is willing to pay AT&T more money for phone routing). In essence, if the public utility ruling stands you will access all… [cont.]
Answered by Fried Kitten - Thu May 6 14:45:35 2010
Q. which gives them full authority to regulate what is done and included on it. Limiting of free speech...Change you can believe in?! What do you think? Is our BIG government getting a little TOO BIG?
Asked by just me - Thu May 6 09:43:47 2010 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Learn something you really don t know what you are talking about. It is the consumer who wants this ruling if it should stand. This debate started from the action of Comcast who decided to make one company s website appear more quickly than another website upon a web-search. (One company was paying Comcast more money). The argument is that an ISP shouldn t be able to make one company more accessible (on the internet) than another company. It would be the equivalent of your phone service provider [e.g. AT&T] making the phone ring 20 times when you call Coca-Cola but only 2 times when you call PEPSI (because PEPSI is willing to pay AT&T more money for phone routing). In essence, if the public utility ruling stands you will access all… [cont.]
Answered by Fried Kitten - Thu May 6 14:45:35 2010
Which would you rather have? Public Option or Run the Insurance companies like Utility Companies?
Q. Public option creastes a non-for-profit entity that competes with insurance companies that are for-profit. In case no one here knows, a utility company like, Electricity, has a natural monopoly and the governement fixes prices for the company.
Asked by bevan - Sun Sep 13 20:46:01 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. either way the govt will control healthcare i say public option for the millions living with low-income and cannot afford healthcare
Answered by chipotle - Sun Sep 13 20:51:48 2009
Q. Public option creastes a non-for-profit entity that competes with insurance companies that are for-profit. In case no one here knows, a utility company like, Electricity, has a natural monopoly and the governement fixes prices for the company.
Asked by bevan - Sun Sep 13 20:46:01 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. either way the govt will control healthcare i say public option for the millions living with low-income and cannot afford healthcare
Answered by chipotle - Sun Sep 13 20:51:48 2009
Public / Utility Easements & Rights of Way?
Q. AT&T dug up a 6' x 6' hole in my yard with apparently no permits and definitely no warning or indication to install what appears to be a VRAD or V-RAD box. I have since been in touch with the Mayor and Governor s office after which AT&T contacted me. Although they have been [mostly] responsive (sent an Engineer out, the Development Coordinator and an independent survey team) they just don t get the picture that i do not want this monstrous box on my lawn!!! I am told though that it is on a public, or utility easement or on a right-of-way. How can this be?!? They certainly do not help me pay my mortgage, how can they have access to part of my land? Does anyone know the law on this? I mean, I MAY (possibly) understand if it was for… [cont.]
Asked by Mrs. Smith - Fri Jun 13 15:32:42 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. According to your additional details it seems like you have a case against it.
Answered by Billy Bob - Fri Jun 13 15:38:33 2008
Q. AT&T dug up a 6' x 6' hole in my yard with apparently no permits and definitely no warning or indication to install what appears to be a VRAD or V-RAD box. I have since been in touch with the Mayor and Governor s office after which AT&T contacted me. Although they have been [mostly] responsive (sent an Engineer out, the Development Coordinator and an independent survey team) they just don t get the picture that i do not want this monstrous box on my lawn!!! I am told though that it is on a public, or utility easement or on a right-of-way. How can this be?!? They certainly do not help me pay my mortgage, how can they have access to part of my land? Does anyone know the law on this? I mean, I MAY (possibly) understand if it was for… [cont.]
Asked by Mrs. Smith - Fri Jun 13 15:32:42 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. According to your additional details it seems like you have a case against it.
Answered by Billy Bob - Fri Jun 13 15:38:33 2008
a public utility????????
Q. A)is a monopoly B)makes use of public property C)does not ordinary compete with other public utilities of the same kind in a community D)all of these
Asked by shy_red_cat - Tue May 13 00:29:07 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I would say the answer is A. Utility property is NOT considered public property, the right to own, buy, and sell property lays with the board of directors, and/or bondholders, and the general public does not have use or a say in it. There cannot be more than one public utility governing in the same community, or a private company supplying the utility to the residents. Your teacher may not agree with me, but i work for a utility that owns a power plant, electrical distribution, and water/sewer operations.
Answered by whats a millwright? - Tue May 13 20:41:52 2008
Q. A)is a monopoly B)makes use of public property C)does not ordinary compete with other public utilities of the same kind in a community D)all of these
Asked by shy_red_cat - Tue May 13 00:29:07 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I would say the answer is A. Utility property is NOT considered public property, the right to own, buy, and sell property lays with the board of directors, and/or bondholders, and the general public does not have use or a say in it. There cannot be more than one public utility governing in the same community, or a private company supplying the utility to the residents. Your teacher may not agree with me, but i work for a utility that owns a power plant, electrical distribution, and water/sewer operations.
Answered by whats a millwright? - Tue May 13 20:41:52 2008
Should the public utility companies be nationalised and run at a 10% profit?
Q. which would reduce the cost of heating, cooling, electric, etc. so that all could afford it?
Asked by Frank R - Mon Oct 9 06:48:15 2006 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Public utlities enjoy a monopoly, the governemental buraracy would really mess things up, however a stricter control over their profits is inorder, they should be limited on the amount of profit they can collect, and a large portion of which should be forcabley invested in new technology, research and development. To the 2 who called you comrade, I wonder how much $ they donate to help with heating for the poor?
Answered by paulisfree2004 - Mon Oct 9 07:52:54 2006
Q. which would reduce the cost of heating, cooling, electric, etc. so that all could afford it?
Asked by Frank R - Mon Oct 9 06:48:15 2006 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Public utlities enjoy a monopoly, the governemental buraracy would really mess things up, however a stricter control over their profits is inorder, they should be limited on the amount of profit they can collect, and a large portion of which should be forcabley invested in new technology, research and development. To the 2 who called you comrade, I wonder how much $ they donate to help with heating for the poor?
Answered by paulisfree2004 - Mon Oct 9 07:52:54 2006
when can you say that a thing is a public utility?
Q. when can you say that a thing is a public utility?
Asked by Black Mamba - Tue Feb 16 11:47:34 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. When the sign on the door says "Public Water Works". ;) just kidding. What exactly do you mean by public utility? Something that is there for the public to use? If so, can you give an example?
Answered by Aporia - Tue Feb 16 11:50:03 2010
Q. when can you say that a thing is a public utility?
Asked by Black Mamba - Tue Feb 16 11:47:34 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. When the sign on the door says "Public Water Works". ;) just kidding. What exactly do you mean by public utility? Something that is there for the public to use? If so, can you give an example?
Answered by Aporia - Tue Feb 16 11:50:03 2010
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Helium The Dow Jones Utility Average is an index which tracks the performance of the public utility sector - or, more specifically, the electrical power industry. ...
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William Carleton
ue, 27 Apr 2010 07:32:05 GM
I wonder whether online social networks are being shortsighted in their rush to monetize. Are they giving in too quickly to proven but tired variations on advertising revenue and sponsorship models? [Image courtesy of Atwater Village ...
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