Electricity, and natural gas prices are expected to rise this winter
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Prepare yourself for higher temperatures and electric bills this winter.
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National Grid says electric bills can increase by as much as 60 percent. So an electric bill that was $179 in winter last year could be around $293 this winter.
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The reason for this is the rise in natural gas costs. This means that consumers will have to have to pay more for
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heating your home using gas this winter which is around a 22 % increase.
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This means that consumers will have to have to pay an extra $50 to heat their homes every month throughout winter.
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The Department of energy says people can cut down on 10% of their energy bills by setting your thermostat up to 68° during the day,
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and the temperature to 60° at night when you're not at home. Also, you must stop leaks inside your home -especially near doors and windows.