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4 Mistakes That Increase Your Winter Heating Bill

Simple changes in your habits and your home can help you cut your winter heating bill this season. Here are the 4 winter heating mistakes that are likely driving up your bill.

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These mistakes can lead to a high winter heating bill:

Setting the thermostat too high. Instead, set at 68* while at home, 60* when away and 65* for sleeping.
Setting the thermostat higher to warm up faster. Your heating system will work at the same level no matter the setting.
Buying the wrong size space heater. Rule of thumb is 10 watts per square foot.
Thinking your home is airtight. Around 30% of your heat is lost through doors, windows and your attic.

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.

Senior Citizen Discount on Natural Gas in Georgia

Last Updated August 26, 2025

Senior citizens can get a discount on their natural gas bill in Georgia. This discount program is approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission. And, this program is available to qualifying customers in the Atlanta Gas Light area, regardless of who supplies your natural gas.

Gas Furnace Maintenance – DIY Tune Up

An annual furnace tune up is part of maintaining your natural gas heating system. Maintaining your furnace can save you a great deal of time and money. Because emergency furnace repairs can be costly and inconvenient, especially around the holidays and during the winter.

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.

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.

Renter’s Guide to Shopping Cheap Natural Gas Plans

When it comes to apartment natural gas bills or natural gas in your rental home, there are only a few things you can control. Your landlord has chosen the furnace and other appliances in your building, so replacement for more efficient models is out of the question.

But, you can focus on the two things you can control. First, your choice of natural gas supplier, to get a low rate. And second, your natural gas usage, to keep your bill low. Here’s information on both.

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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