Springfield City Utilities said Tuesday that natural gas heating bills could increase up to 50% this winter to due price hikes.
According to CU, natural gas prices have doubled since 2021, but they are doing all they can to purchase gas below market price for consumers.
The increase in price could see heating bills increase by up to 30 to 50% as we approaching the winter months.
With that possibility, officials encourage residents to take steps to “winterize” your home, including:
- Improving or increasing insulation
- Set your thermostat at a lower temperature during winter months
- Adjust your thermostat as needed when no one is home
- Close air leaks around walls, ceilings, windows and crawl spaces with caulking
- Make sure heating and cooling systems are properly maintained