Joined: Thu Feb 24, 2005 4:08 am Posts: 148 Location: Southern Minnesota
Just got the utility bill for August. Natural gas went from $1.09 a therm to
$1.61 a therm. The electic rates also climbed 1/2 cent per kw. What this means to me is that living in Minnesota this winter my utility bill will be around
$400 a month. Looks like a shi@#y Christmas for my family this year.
Joined: Mon Oct 18, 2004 4:32 pm Posts: 766 Location: Grayson County, Virginia
mactrav wrote:
Just got the utility bill for August. Natural gas went from $1.09 a therm to $1.61 a therm. The electic rates also climbed 1/2 cent per kw. What this means to me is that living in Minnesota this winter my utility bill will be around $400 a month. Looks like a shi@#y Christmas for my family this year.
Get a wood stove.
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Just got the utility bill for August. Natural gas went from $1.09 a therm to $1.61 a therm. The electic rates also climbed 1/2 cent per kw. What this means to me is that living in Minnesota this winter my utility bill will be around $400 a month. Looks like a shi@#y Christmas for my family this year.
Get a wood stove.
I sell firewood on the side during the fall and winter. It's going to be like sitting on top of a gold mine.
Joined: Fri Oct 22, 2004 12:47 pm Posts: 9282 Location: Atlanta Gender: Male
yeah, also, because of the 8 refineries being down, buying heating oil for those that need it might be a good Idea now for you yanks. It's going to be insane in a month or two.
Joined: Thu Feb 24, 2005 4:08 am Posts: 148 Location: Southern Minnesota
I am going to buy a new furnace, the 50 year old original has seen better days. This is about all I can do unless I build a new house. I put in new windows, doors, and siding two years ago. Last year I added insulation to the attic and changed all of my light bulbs to the energy efficient ones. I am going to try that plastic wrap over the windows as well. Any other ideas from other home owners would be appreciated.
Joined: Mon Oct 18, 2004 4:52 pm Posts: 10620 Location: Chicago, IL Gender: Male
mactrav wrote:
I am going to buy a new furnace, the 50 year old original has seen better days. This is about all I can do unless I build a new house. I put in new windows, doors, and siding two years ago. Last year I added insulation to the attic and changed all of my light bulbs to the energy efficient ones. I am going to try that plastic wrap over the windows as well. Any other ideas from other home owners would be appreciated.
Make sure you have an electric thermostat -- you can cut your energy bills by 15% a month during the winter. Set it for lower temperatures during the day when you're not there and at night when you're sleeping.
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