After a perfect storm of factors drove up Colorado energy bills last winter, households can expect some relief as temperatures drop across the state.
Xcel Energy, Colorado's largest gas and power prov.
With home heating costs expected to be at their highest levels in a decade, families struggling to keep their houses warm this winter are encouraged to see if they qualify for assistance from Energy Outreach Colorado (EOC) or the Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP). EOC, which is funded through grants and donations, uses the same
Xcel Energy's forecast for this winter's heating bills is about 35% lower than last winter, when high natural gas prices and cold weather led to the doubling and tripling of some Coloradans' monthly charges.