North Texans navigated icy roads and record-low temperatures during last month鈥檚 winter storm. Now, they have to manage high electricity and gas bills.
Atmos Energy is warning customers the increased usage of gas will leave bills higher than usual after heaters and appliances had to keep up with the late January freeze.
The utility says there are ways to help manage the cost:
- Sign up for Budget Billing to keep bills more predictable month to month
- Enroll in an Installment Plan to spread the payment over time.
- Connect with energy assistance agencies within the area to learn about financial assistance
The Lives offers Tarrant County communities with utility assistance. The and can help connect residents to resources and assistance.
Gas prices spiked ahead of this year鈥檚 . Meanwhile, many Texans are still from the 2021 freeze that .
Avery Escamilla-Wendell is 四虎影院鈥檚 news intern. Got a tip? Email Avery at aescamillawendell@kera.org. You can follow her on Instagram @by_avery_escamilla.
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