and run the A/C non-stop.

I have unplugged both and not used them at all, even though winter is almost here in east china now. I also now how to be frugal with electricity from paying my own bills in the middle east and spain.

Do you not use AC then, or watch TV even?

And there SHOULD be magical rainbows that shoot out my butt every time I fart, but it ain't that way.

If you don't want to pay bills then make sure your contract says so.... but this is a contract issue SAFEA has NO regs regarding this.

Chinese employers have started putting a cap on utilities because Western teachers are wasteful and run the A/C non-stop. If you had half a brain you would realize that they are trying to curb your appetite for endless free energy....if you want a free ride, go live with Mom and Dad again.