WHY LUBBOCK WINTER BILLS MAY GO DIFFERENT WAYS

The806er analysis: A new winter energy outlook splits households heating with natural gas from those relying on electricity.

The federal forecast released October 6 projects lower average spending on natural gas and propane than last winter. Homes using electricity as their main heating source are expected to spend slightly more. Gas and propane heat about half of U.S. homes.

Those national projections do not set a Lubbock household’s bill or change a utility contract.

The outlook assumes national winter temperatures will be close to last winter and the average of the previous 10 winters. Actual weather and energy use can change the result.

For Lubbock families building a winter budget, the relevant comparison starts with the heating system in their own home and the prices on their bill.

The report separates households by primary heating fuel because national energy trends affect homes differently.

The forecast was completed October 1 and does not specifically account for later market developments.

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