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by bdavis__ 1945 days ago
griddy customer here. I entered into the contract of my own free will. $1/KW was in my mind as the highest it could go, and for me that was acceptable. So, about $100 a day is what I thought my downside was. Saved a lot over the last 3 years. On Sunday night, griddy was taking $100 payments from my bank account repeatedly. Given the forecast, I jumped on the web and moved to a different provider (I must stay with them for a month, if I leave earlier there is a $150 penalty). Total cost for electricity during this time, just under $700. My usual bill was $70 to $100. this consumer understood the risks. i knew what i was getting into. and i jumped when it became more expensive than i was willing to pay. those that say "changing providers is cheating", i understand your point. ny action was in my own self interest.