The Executive Director of the Inn of the Good Shepherd is alarmed we'll soon be paying more than twice as much for power during peak demand periods than off-peak times.
Beginning May 1, the price from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. will be 16.1 cents per kilowatt hour, compared with 8 cents for off-peak hours on weekdays from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., and all day on weekends and holidays.
It's estimated the change will add $5.71 to the average monthly household electricity bill.
Myles Vanni says the elderly or those with breathing issues cannot simply turn off their air conditioners during hot muggy days.
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He says the inn has seen a sharp increase in demand from clients seeking help to pay their rent-utility bills.
Their assistance program is paying out $18,000 a month.
