Tagged: home heating

9:08am

Mon January 14, 2013
Politics and Government

Area members of Congress push for funding of weatherization program

Credit Durrie Lawrence / WRVO

Members of Congress are asking the president to include a federal program to help low-income families insulate their homes in next year's budget. Rep. Dan Maffei says this is especially important in upstate New York, where heating a home can cost hundreds of dollars each year.

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9:47am

Mon October 22, 2012
The Upstate Economy

Expect a higher heating bill this winter

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A return to normal winter weather means New Yorkers can expect to see a rise in their heating bills. Those using natural gas to heat their homes will see higher bills despite a 12 percent drop in pricing.

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