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Higher Heating Bills Predicted for 2026 Winter

If you use natural gas to heat your home, you should budget for your natural gas bill to be 4-9% higher for winter 2026 vs. winter 2025. That’s from national forecasts, based on energy costs and weather projections. In this article we discuss natural gas price trends and the winter weather forecast, plus how to keep your heating bill low.

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National forecasts indicate heating bills will be up 4-8% this winter due to increased cold and higher energy costs.

NEADA (National Energy Assistance Directors Association) projects natural gas heating costs will be up 8.4% from the 2024/2025 winter season
EIA (Energy Information Administration) projects natural gas heating costs will be up 4% this winter vs. the prior winter season,
Consumers can save on their natural gas heating bill through energy efficiency and securing the lowest available natural gas rate, if they live in a deregulated energy state.

Winter Heating Safety Tips

With winter heating comes the need for winter heating safety. December, January and February are the leading months for home heating fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association.

Here are the areas of your home where you should focus, to keep your family safe.

Natural Gas Fireplace – Types, Maintenance and Efficiency

When it comes to fireplaces, most people immediately think of wood as a heat source. But wood is actually one of the most inefficient ways to heat up a room, a space, or your home. Enter the natural gas fireplace.

Gas fireplaces are an alternative to wood fireplaces, and many people actually prefer them for different reasons.

Best Thermostat Setting for Cold Weather

Heating bills too high? Here’s the best thermostat setting for cold weather if you want to save on your heating bill. Your natural gas furnace is the biggest consumer of gas in your home, more than your other appliances combined. Managing your home temperature can cut costs from your bill.

Why is My Gas Bill So High? 9 Ways to Lower Your Heating Bill This Winter

It’s a common question — how to reduce your gas bill, and especially, how to lower your gas bill in the winter.

If you heat your home with natural gas, you’re using one of the most efficient methods. And you aren’t alone. Over 48% of American homes use natural gas as their primary heating source. But that’s not much help when you get that whopping winter natural gas bill.

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