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[–] Whostosay@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)
[–] Telorand@reddthat.com 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)
  • Step 1: Buy a house.
  • Step 2: You are now legally required to buy electricity from the utility company.
  • Step 3: Enjoy your new electricity and debt!
[–] jaybone@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

You can do that without buying the house.

[–] Telorand@reddthat.com 0 points 1 week ago (1 children)
[–] jaybone@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

People who rent are also required to buy electricity from the utility company.

In fact, even more so, as they have fewer alternative options like solar or generators.

[–] Telorand@reddthat.com 1 points 6 days ago