1 Feb
2013
1 Feb
'13
9:26 a.m.
The muni power companies around here provide service every bit as good as NYSEG, the private power company, at literally half the price. The muni providers have a bunch of cost advantages that help them keep
On 1/30/2013 5:03 PM, John Levine wrote: the price lower. municipal utilities: - sell bonds cheaper (holders get tax-advantaged rates in interest income, and are ultimately backed by the muni taxpayers) - don't pay property tax on real-estate or sales tax on equipment used. - can force sale of property to collect unpaid bills - leverage municipal employees for customer support (can pay my water bill at the city clerk's office)