Electric heat needs relief
While I appreciate the Juneau Assembly looking to provide some relief in fuel costs for those of us suffering from the sticker-shock of a diesel fill-up, and possibly including propane and wood fuel in a proposed resolution ("Chamber asks for fuel tax relief," in the Juneau Empire on Nov. 27), why are home owners who rely on electricity as their primary source of heat excluded?
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As recent articles and media broadcasts pointed out, the price of electricity has risen exponentially (my last bill was almost 100 percent higher than a previous month's!). Heating fuel costs certainly have risen, but not proportionally to electricity. Many Mendenhall Valley residences were built with electric baseboard heaters to save on construction costs; these renters and owners need relief too.
Stacy Eldemar
Juneau