Recently, the nonprofit group PowerLines indicated through an analysis that approximately During the winter, more than 100 million Americans could see their heating bills rise.
In addition to the high prices of food and goods, Energy costs will add to the affordability issues Americans face by the end of the year.
In this regard, the National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA) indicated in a report that an increase of 9.2% is expected in heating services, This means that American households on average will pay $995 this winter.
Mark Wolfe, executive director of NEADA, commented in a statement that “millions of households are being pushed into deeper utility debt and on the brink of power outages simply because they cannot afford to keep their homes warm,” he said.
Given the high costs of this priority service during the winter, here are some tips that you can implement to reduce its use and save during the low temperature season:
Justin Castronova, lead inspector for First Choice Inspectors in Illinois, advises that it is necessary to invest in energy-efficient appliances, these They can generate savings between $10 to $50 dollars per month.
Another useful tip is to insulate the house, this way it will be protected against the harsh winter cold.and during this process it is also recommended to solve obvious leaks, Castronova indicates that you check doors and windows very well.
Finally, you can apply for state or federal assistance, including from nonprofit organizations, for financial help with energy bills or repairs.
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