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I called the utility company today. As expected, they did not issue any credit for days without power but they did agree that I can delay payment of my bill (gas & electric) one month with no late notice, late fee, or finance charges. So, I can keep the money I would have used to pay my bill in the bank for an extra month and earn about $1 in interest. Sure, it's only a buck, but it feels like a small moral victory.