As cold fronts continue to sweep through the state, residents face a challenging heating season, with rising energy prices threatening household budgets.
Fall River residents already spend an average of $2,868 annually on electric bills, which is 3% higher than the national average of $2,796, according to recent data from EnergySage, a Boston-based solar energy company.
The burden is expected to grow as natural gas prices, which fuel nearly 80% of local households, are set to increase.
Households relying on natural gas could face heating bills 24% higher this winter compared to last year, according to a Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources report, a spike attributed to high retail prices and forecasted consumption.
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