pokey
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utility bills?
I'm wondering what other people consider normal for CFE expenses? Our bill currently remains in the 180 pesos per month range (bill is received
every other month). We have 3 tv's and all the normal creature comforts that a house is accustomed to. The weather in Ensenada is pleasant so we
haven't had to turn on the AC yet.
Gas runs 200 pesos per month and the water bill at 80 or so pesos. Less than $50 dollars for all utility expenses including the garrafones of
drinkable water that we have to buy.
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rpleger
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Wow, I would like to have your meter.
My last bill was 1967.00 pesos
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Bajaboy
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SDGE Gas and Electric year-round $45-50/month
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Dave
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Pokey, I wouldn't complain, to anyone. That's cheap!
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pokey
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The CFE bill is in the name of the guy we rent the house from. He's a govt employee and gets charged 5 cents a kwh.
Keep Mexico weird
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sylens
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CFE 600/2 = 300/month
CESPE 80/month
propane 340/month
all above in pesos.
gas is higher than it used to be because we installed a gas burning fireplace for winter.
All MUCH less than we used to pay in Central California. Love not having to have A/C.
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Dave
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| Quote: | Originally posted by pokey
The CFE bill is in the name of the guy we rent the house from. He's a govt employee and gets charged 5 cents a kwh. |
I'll let you guys in on a little secret:
If you buy and install your own transformer, (this obviously is meant for a business or collection of homes) then you too can get the "employee"
discount. You can reduce your electric bills by 60% or more.
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sylens
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So CFE basically gives you a discount if you do the work yourself? Not bad. Where we live, (Loma Dorada--nice uper middle class Mexican colonia or
fraccionamiento) everything is underground, so I'm thinking that wouldn't work for us. Besides, 30 bucks/month for electricity still feels like a
wonderful bargain.
Lili
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BAJADICTO
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| Quote: |
I'll let you guys in on a little secret:
If you buy and install your own transformer, (this obviously is meant for a business or collection of homes) then you too can get the "employee"
discount. You can reduce your electric bills by 60% or more. |
Will this work anywhere in Baja or only in Ensenada? I just purchased property in San Felipe and is in contruction. My lot does have a transformer
yet.
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Barry A.
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USA UTILITIES BILL
In Redding, Ca (hot in summer, cool in winter) our average year round utilities bill (gas & electricity, sewer, trash pickup, recycle pickup, and
water) run $225 US a month.
2000 sq foot house, with pool.
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jrbaja
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Playas de Rosarito
Elect. 600 pesos per mo.
Gas. 400 pesos per mo.
Dave, got any spare time for that set up?
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Dave
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BAJADICTO
Will this work anywhere in Baja or only in Ensenada? I just purchased property in San Felipe and is in contruction. My lot does have a transformer
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Anywhere in Mexico. Here's the deal:
You must purchase and install your own transformer. (I would highly recommend using a qualified electrician.) CFE will run the lines from the
pole to the transformer which must be located on your property and fenced/secured according to CFE's specs. You are responsible for maintainence and
if the transformer fries, replacement. You then become a utility wholesaler.
Depending on size, figure $3,500 & up for the transformer and additional for installation. This obviously only makes sense if you (or a group)
will use enough to make it pay.
We did it for our business strip. My electric went from 6500 to 2900 pesos per month. Cost of transformer and installation was $9,200.
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