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Electricity and Natural Gas price expectations this Winter season - WENY News

Electricity and Natural Gas price expectations this Winter season

(WENY) -- According to New York State Public Service Commission this winter's gas bills are expected to be lower than last year due to lower commodity prices, while electric supply bills are expected to be slightly higher due to increased capacity costs.

On average a residential electric customer using 600 Kilowatt's per month is expected to pay about $62 per month for supply this Winter. That number is up 3% from the same time a year ago.

Meanwhile the average residential customer using 708 Therms of natural gas can expect tp pay an estimated $193 per month during the Winter heating season. A colder than normal winter will cause usage and bills to increase.

New Yorkers can take advantage of different cost-efficient programs in anticipation of the Winter season to adopt energy and electric solution for homes and businesses.

The following steps can be taken to mitigate energy costs:

3. Sign up for Community Solar: Allows New Yorkers, including renters, co op and condo owners, to save money every month on their electric bills.

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