Energy prices have come down from summer highs, but the prospect of a colder winter than last year and competition for fuel means Americans should expect bigger home-heating bills this year
. That shrinks to a 17% year-over-year jump for a warm winter, but prices could be up 37% for a cold winter.to warm the typical home that is heated with natural gas between October and March.
However, New England, which relies on natural-gas imports to bridge winter supply gaps, is now competing with European countries for shipments of liquefied natural gas. Severe cold spells in the Northeast could reduce the supply for generating electricity as more is burned to heat homes.The region’s power-grid operator, ISO New England Inc.
Power producers in New England have limited ability to store fuel and face challenges contracting for gas supplies, as most pipeline capacity is maxed out or reserved by gas utilities serving homes and businesses. Many are also susceptible to volatile price fluctuations.New England has been grappling with fuel-supply challenges for more than a decade.
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