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- This winter, average heating bills are projected at $995, up 9.2% from last year.
- For households using electricity to heat, bills may rise to $1,233, a 12.2% increase.
- Colder weather and demand from AI data centers drive higher energy costs, leaving about 4 million households at risk of power shutoffs.
- In Minnesota, utility disconnections have increased by over 27% from last year, with LIHEAP remaining underfunded.
