Quote Originally Posted by dr. d View Post
when i was doing further study in 'merica, decades ago,
i noticed that my flat had electric range, electric room heater, electric water heater.. electric everything!
no gas of any sort.
i was wondering, is this a building safety policy of the city or the state? or is this a dictate of economy?
There are regulations or zoning laws covering certain buildings. For some, gas lines may not be readily available or may not be a standard option so an alternative is used. Electric heaters would then be the best option. In the woods or farms, some people still have their chimneys in their houses.

When I was in the US, below are the list of utilities I pay. During summer, my electric bill rises due to air conditioning (yes, it can get to 30* Celsius around July). During winter, it is my gas bill which rises.

- Electricity
- Water
- Gas
- Phone/Cable/Internet (combo package)
- mobile phone