Winter Storm Enzo's Impact on Texas Electricity Bills

Texas Electricity Ratings estimates the impact on Texas Electricity Bills from Winter Storm, Enzo

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, January 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Winter Storm, Enzo swooped across South Texas, bringing frigid temperatures and potentially record snowfall. As a result, this round of freezing winter weather could add at least 6% onto January electricity bills.

Plus, with climbing energy rates already top of mind, both natural gas and electricity consumers are worried about high heating bills.

Texas Electricity Bill Impacts: How Much Will Enzo Cost?

For every degree Fahrenheit colder it gets outside, your heating system will add around 3% to your heating system. Forecasters say Winter Storm Enzo’ could pull down temperatures to 30 degrees below average for much of the country.

Based on these factors, Texas Electricity Ratings estimates that the average January electricity bill in Texas will increase by $6.40 or more due to Winter Storm, Enzo.

Winter isn’t over yet. So, to help consumers anticipate their winter heat costs, analysts at Texas Electricity Ratings gathered up heating cost data for each state and plugged it into an interactive map. Users can see the average monthly heating cost in their state as well as the monthly heating cost for the four main heating systems; natural gas, electricity, propane, and fuel oil.

Different states have different rules, resources, and face different challenges that affect their energy prices. Texas Electricity Ratings helps customers find the best electricity rates, it's making this important information available to help them understand and budget their winter heating costs. It can be viewed at: https://www.texaselectricityratings.com/blog/how-much-are-my-texas-winter-heat-costs/

Which States Pays The Highest Heating Bills?
Alaska, Rhode Island, and Oklahoma had the three highest home heating costs, running from $190 to $235 per month.

Which States Pays The Lowest Heating Bills?
Hawaii, Florida, and Arizona were the cheapest, with costs ranging from just $8.46 to $30.00. While Hawaii has the most expensive electric rates in the country, 85% of all homes have no heating. Those that do use it sparingly.

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Heating system costs also vary depending on regions.
Fuel oil heats over 40% of homes in four New England states. In Massachusetts and Rhode Island, natural gas heats half of all homes.

While propane is not a primary heating fuel in any state, its portability makes it ideal for homes in rural or remote locations. However, costs vary widely from state to state.

Electricity is the primary heating system fuel in 13 southern states as well as Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington.

Natural gas is the primary heating fuel for 30 (mostly northern) states. However, pricing also varies from state to state due to supply, pipeline access, and demand.

Lastly, the analysts stress how important it is for consumers to keep their heating systems running efficiently. To that end, they provide useful tips for homeowners to get the most out of their heating systems in order to save the most money on their winter heat costs.

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Karl Trollinger
Texas Electricity Ratings
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