1 The NEC National Electrical Code does not specify a minimum height for a service meter, however the typical minimum height for mounting a service meter on side of a house is 5 to 6 feet above the finished grade or level ground.
Historically, in North American banking, the prime rate was the actual interest rate, although this is no longer the case. The prime rate varies little among banks and adjustments are generally made by banks at the same time, although this does not happen frequently. The prime rate is currently 3.25% in the United States and 2.85% in Canada.
The current interest rate on a 20 year treasury bond is 3.06%. The rate on the savings bond is 0.44% higher than the rate of the 20 Year Treasury bond. Given that US Savings Bonds are just as safe as the 20 year Treasury, getting almost a half-percent more yield is great.