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energy25 days ago•3 min saved

Northeast Braces for Biggest Winter Heating Bill Increase as Oil and Power Costs Climb

Despite a warmer El Niño, NEADA projects U.S. winter heating costs will rise about 9% to roughly $1,030 per household from mid‑Nov. through mid‑Mar. Heating oil is expected to average near $2,300 (up ~31%), while electricity costs rise about 9%. The Northeast faces the steepest impact due to longer winters, higher heating‑oil use, and pricier electricity, with typical Northeast expenditures around $2,297 for heating oil and $1,885 for electricity. The report urges households to tighten energy use, seal leaks, consider furnace upgrades, and explore energy‑assistance programs as a proactive budgeting step.

via Gulf Coast News and Weather|

#el-nino-impacts #electricity-costs #energy

business25 days ago•3 min saved

Northeast Braces for Sharp Rise in Winter Heating Costs

Despite El Niño, U.S. households are projected to spend about $1,030 on heating this winter—a roughly 9% increase from last season—with the Northeast hit hardest by reliance on heating oil and higher electricity rates; heating oil is expected to average about $2,297 in the region and electricity about $1,885, prompting energy-saving steps and consideration of assistance programs.

via WESH|

#business #electricity-prices #heating-costs

business7 months ago•95 min saved

Winter’s Burden Expands as Energy Bills Soar Across Households

A bitter winter has driven heating and electricity costs higher, leaving about one in six U.S. households behind on utility bills and totaling roughly $23 billion owed to electric and gas utilities. Heating costs are projected to rise about 9.2% this winter, electricity over 10% from a year ago, and the bill increases threaten middle‑class families, prompting calls for federal and state action and fueling political debate as energy affordability becomes a key issue ahead of the 2026 midterms.

via MS NOW|

#business #energy-bills #heating-costs