A head's up from neighbor Frank Meuschke:
Be on the lookout for a guy (or guys) that rings your bell. When you answer he says he is from Con Edison. Well dressed (but no Con Ed gear) and ID tag around the neck you can't read because he has a clipboard with Con Ed type bill on it.
His offer is to check your electricity bills because you may be eligible for a reduction in your electricity rate.
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RIGHT. Guess Kensingtonians just fell off the turnip truck.
He could see I wasn't biting and I asked why he didn't ring everyone's bell. He said he was about to.
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I stepped in, then went back out to see where he went but he vanished.
While there are some legitimate Energy Service Companies (ESCO), there are also some that have been known to perpetrate scams--promising customers savings, but then requiring large fees to get out of a contract. Always ask to see identification, and write down their info. Please be vigilant, and wary of anyone saying they can save you money.
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