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business1 month 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|

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business2 months ago•3 min saved

Colorado storm pushes up Xcel bills as wholesale gas surges

Xcel Energy warns its 1.6 million Colorado customers that a cold-weather spike in wholesale natural gas will raise bills—about $1 more per month on average for the coming year—amid ongoing requests for electricity and gas rate increases to fund infrastructure and the energy transition.

via coloradosun.com|

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personal-finance2 months ago•23 min saved

Winter heating bills near $1,000 push a fifth of Americans toward financial strain

NEADA projects the average winter heating cost nationwide near $995, with electric-heated homes topping $1,000. A massive upcoming winter storm could drive bills higher for over 200 million people, while about 16% of households were behind on utility payments last year (roughly $23 billion). Arrears could reach around $28 billion in 2026 as energy costs and inflation press household finances. Utilities are offering relief programs, but many families may still struggle to heat their homes this winter.

via MarketWatch|

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energy2 months ago•1 min saved

Winter Storm Triggers 25% Jump in Natural Gas Prices Ahead of Cold Front

Natural gas prices surged about 25% as a major winter storm looms over much of the U.S., likely driving higher heating bills amid ongoing affordability concerns. The National Weather Service warns of hazardous cold, freezing rain and heavy snow, which could boost demand through February. The EIA expects overall gas costs to fall in 2026 but rise in 2027 due to growing LNG exports and electric-power demand, and analysts say households could face roughly $1,000 in heating expenses this winter as winter energy prices remain elevated.

via NBC News|

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