According to NBC 10 in Providence, some Massachusetts residents may have already seen an increase in their energy bills, and those who haven't should prepare for it as temperatures drop. National Grid and Eversource customers are expecting and or experiencing a 42% increase in their energy costs this winter. Starting on New Year's Day, residents will notice a spike on their electric bills. Public health officials say these hikes allow for the increase in the danger of people using unsafe methods to heat their homes. NBC 10 states that there are dozens of statewide programs to help residents who can not afford energy bills.