Natural Gas Industry Forecasts Lower Winter Heating Bills for 2024
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Natural gas industry predicts lower winter heating bills in 2024 due to increased production, lower demand, and milder weather forecasts.
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Columbia Gas estimates around 50% decline in commodity portion of bills. Delivery charges expected to remain steady.
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American Gas Association outlook projects 21% decline in overall home heating prices compared to 2022.
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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides grants to help low income households pay heating bills.
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Even with lower prices, providers urge customers struggling to pay bills to contact them to discuss payment options and assistance programs.