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Even Higher Heating Costs for Ohio this Winter

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Monday, October 1, 2007   

Columbus, OH – Staying warm in Ohio this winter may burn a hole in your bank account, with higher prices predicted for natural gas, fuel oil, and propane. Mark Wolfe is executive director of the National Energy Assistance Directors Association. He says prices have been going up for the last decade, and believes many Ohioans will need help from federal energy assistance programs to stay warm.

"These extra increases fall the hardest on the elderly on fixed incomes, or families with young children, so we’re asking the Administration to increase funding for energy assistance this year, because of these high prices."

The White House announced late last week that it would release $130 million for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), including $5.5 million for Ohio. Wolfe says that will make a difference for many Ohioans, although it will be stretched thin by high fuel costs. He says just a little time and money spent on energy conservation and efficiency this month will have a big payoff later, when the cold weather rolls in.

"There's not a lot you can do about the price, but there is a lot you can do about reducing the amount of energy you use. You can tune up your furnace, fix the leaks, close off rooms at night. With high prices, the energy savings is a lot more valuable."

He adds there is weatherization and energy efficiency help available from Ohio utilities, as well as the Ohio Department of Development.




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