Heating costs in the United States will rise in winter
Americans are preparing to pay more for heating during the winter due to, among other reasons, the reduction of federal aid for energy assistance programs
The coming winter in the United States will come with an increase in heating bills, according to the National Association of Energy Assistance Directors.
With the reduction of federal aid for energy assistance programs, the situation is getting worse. American households will face “an average increase of 10.5 % in heating expenses, especially for those that use electricity.”
The reasons for this increase in heating are multiple. On the one hand, the forecast of colder temperatures for the Northeast and the Midwest, added to the “increased costs of maintenance and modernization of the electric grid, especially in the West affected by wildfires, are key factors.”
On the other hand, although the cost of gas has stabilized, the forecast is for an increase in winter as a result of the increase in the country’s exports.
In any case, “heating oil users could find some relief after an expensive year, thanks to a weaker oil market.”
The current situation of American families is difficult, as they have accumulated significant debts and problems paying public services, which would be aggravated by the reduction of federal aid for energy assistance programs.
Faced with the risks, the National Association of Energy Assistance Directors requested from legislators “an increase in funding for energy assistance programs” that would help low-income families cope with the high costs of heating during the winter.
M.Pino
Source: 2001online
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